Pumping Survival School

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Pumps and pumping

What are breast pump cushions?

Pumping doesn’t have to suck! But try telling that to your breasts when you are on your 5th pump of the day. While there are things you can do. If you...

What are breast pump cushions?

Pumping doesn’t have to suck! But try telling that to your breasts when you are on your 5th pump of the day. While there are things you can do. If you...

When will I stop leaking milk?

Leaking breast milk is a normal (and annoying) part of lactation, particularly in the early days. It certainly won’t last forever but you’d be forgiven for wondering, while putting yet...

When will I stop leaking milk?

Leaking breast milk is a normal (and annoying) part of lactation, particularly in the early days. It certainly won’t last forever but you’d be forgiven for wondering, while putting yet...

Can pain inhibit milk flow?

If you’re one of the 7 in 10 women who experience pain or discomfort when you’re pumping, you might have wondered if it’s impacting your milk flow. Spoiler alert -...

Can pain inhibit milk flow?

If you’re one of the 7 in 10 women who experience pain or discomfort when you’re pumping, you might have wondered if it’s impacting your milk flow. Spoiler alert -...

What are the symptoms of mastitis?

Many of us have experienced it - the rest of us definitely fear it. Mastitis is quite a common concern for breastfeeding and pumping mothers; and can often be a...

What are the symptoms of mastitis?

Many of us have experienced it - the rest of us definitely fear it. Mastitis is quite a common concern for breastfeeding and pumping mothers; and can often be a...

Are you using the right flange size?

Many pumping related issues can be helped by ensuring that you are using the right size flange for your breast. So how do you know if you’re not? You’re busy...

Are you using the right flange size?

Many pumping related issues can be helped by ensuring that you are using the right size flange for your breast. So how do you know if you’re not? You’re busy...

Are you using the right breast pump?

Choosing the right breast pump can make a significant difference in your pumping experience. What sort of pump works best for you may depend on a variety of factors -...

Are you using the right breast pump?

Choosing the right breast pump can make a significant difference in your pumping experience. What sort of pump works best for you may depend on a variety of factors -...