Pumping Survival School

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

Pumps and pumping

Why does Milkdrop make pumping more comfy for 9...

Milkdrop cushions have made pumping more comfortable for 95% of the women who have tried it, because the cushion is designed to be super soft, mimic baby suckling, and to minimise rubbing on...

Why does Milkdrop make pumping more comfy for 9...

Milkdrop cushions have made pumping more comfortable for 95% of the women who have tried it, because the cushion is designed to be super soft, mimic baby suckling, and to minimise rubbing on...

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How (and why) to measure your nipple

Not sure which size pump, flange or cushion is right for you? Measuring your nipple is the key to getting the right size and make sure your next pump is as comfy...

How (and why) to measure your nipple

Not sure which size pump, flange or cushion is right for you? Measuring your nipple is the key to getting the right size and make sure your next pump is as comfy...

Ways to Make Pumping More Comfy, Love your Breast Friends - Rabbit slippers on pink background

8 Ways to Make Pumping More Comfy, Love your Br...

7 out of 10 women feel pain and discomfort when pumping. That’s…. a lot. At Milkdrop, we believe that #pumpingcanbecomfy, so we asked some of our breast friends (and the...

8 Ways to Make Pumping More Comfy, Love your Br...

7 out of 10 women feel pain and discomfort when pumping. That’s…. a lot. At Milkdrop, we believe that #pumpingcanbecomfy, so we asked some of our breast friends (and the...

How do I find the right flange size?

Getting the right flange size can make a big difference to your comfort and milk flow, but it can be confusing figuring out which flange size is 'right'. In this...

How do I find the right flange size?

Getting the right flange size can make a big difference to your comfort and milk flow, but it can be confusing figuring out which flange size is 'right'. In this...

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Pump Schedules 101

Once you’ve sorted out which pump you’re going to use, and set yourself up, you now need to figure out when to pump and how long for. The short answer...

Pump Schedules 101

Once you’ve sorted out which pump you’re going to use, and set yourself up, you now need to figure out when to pump and how long for. The short answer...

Tips for choosing the right pump

Feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out which pump to choose, or whether to pump at all? It's ok, just take it back to basics - this is one of those...

Tips for choosing the right pump

Feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out which pump to choose, or whether to pump at all? It's ok, just take it back to basics - this is one of those...