Welcome to Pumping Survival School

Your no-nonsense, no-judgment guide to pumping.

Ready, set, pump

Preparing to Pump

  • What to expect
  • Get the right pump
  • Know your body
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You want me to put my breast where?

How to Pump

  • Getting set up
  • How to express milk
  • Ways to get comfy
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Is this normal?

Problems Pumping

  • Common problems
  • Quick (and long-term) fixes
  • Troubleshooting
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Yep, this is your life (for now).

Pumping & Life

  • Back to work
  • Pumping schedules
  • Road-tested hacks
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  • Pumping to replace the occasional feed

    Pumping to replace the occasional feed

    Having someone else feed your baby for the odd feed can give you a much-needed break (especially if you can convince them to do that 4am feed!). Whether you opt...

    Pumping to replace the occasional feed

    Having someone else feed your baby for the odd feed can give you a much-needed break (especially if you can convince them to do that 4am feed!). Whether you opt...

  • How to safely store breast milk

    How to safely store breast milk

    Your breast milk is valuable, so once you’ve finished a pumping session it’s so important that you store your milk properly to avoid wasted milk (and time)! Proper storage is...

    How to safely store breast milk

    Your breast milk is valuable, so once you’ve finished a pumping session it’s so important that you store your milk properly to avoid wasted milk (and time)! Proper storage is...

  • How to increase your pumped milk volumes

    How to increase your pumped milk volumes

    Even if you're mostly happy with your milk supply, there's always room to try to be more efficient during each pump session. Here's a rundown of how to increase your...

    How to increase your pumped milk volumes

    Even if you're mostly happy with your milk supply, there's always room to try to be more efficient during each pump session. Here's a rundown of how to increase your...

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