Pumping Survival School

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

Pumps and pumping

Do I need a freezer stash?

Do I need a freezer stash?

Generally, most mothers will only need to have enough milk for the next day, so it may not be worth the extra time and effort for you to build so much frozen...

Do I need a freezer stash?

Generally, most mothers will only need to have enough milk for the next day, so it may not be worth the extra time and effort for you to build so much frozen...

Tips for transitioning to daycare

Tips for transitioning to daycare

Transitioning from being at home with your child to sending them to daycare is a huge change for you both. It can be tricky to navigate the emotions of your...

Tips for transitioning to daycare

Transitioning from being at home with your child to sending them to daycare is a huge change for you both. It can be tricky to navigate the emotions of your...

Help! My baby won't take a bottle

Help! My baby won't take a bottle

If your baby is refusing the bottle, it can be a frustrating and challenging experience for both you and your baby. Here are some tips to help your baby transition...

Help! My baby won't take a bottle

If your baby is refusing the bottle, it can be a frustrating and challenging experience for both you and your baby. Here are some tips to help your baby transition...

Five ways to pump during the festive season - candy cane on red background

Five ways to pump (and stay sane) this festive ...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🌟 Although magical, the silly season can also be anxiety inducing for those with babies or small children. If you’re feeling overwhelmed,...

Five ways to pump (and stay sane) this festive ...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🌟 Although magical, the silly season can also be anxiety inducing for those with babies or small children. If you’re feeling overwhelmed,...

How to use lactation massager - Lactation massager on pink background

How to use our new warming, vibrating lactation...

It's here! Our Warming Lactation Massager has finally arrived, and we're pretty excited to be able to offer it to all the mums out there who are looking to get more milk...

How to use our new warming, vibrating lactation...

It's here! Our Warming Lactation Massager has finally arrived, and we're pretty excited to be able to offer it to all the mums out there who are looking to get more milk...

Which pump should I get - Breast pump on brown background

Which pump should I get?

There are SO many pump options on the market, how's a mum to choose? Manual, traditional, wearable - it's enough to make your head spin. Each pump type has pros and cons and...

Which pump should I get?

There are SO many pump options on the market, how's a mum to choose? Manual, traditional, wearable - it's enough to make your head spin. Each pump type has pros and cons and...

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READY, SET, PUMP

Prepping 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 Comfy

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

Pumping Problems

  • 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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How to use your Milkdrop products