Stress-Free Pumping: How to Make Pumping Work for You

Feeling overwhelmed by pumping?
Wondering if your pump is even working for you?
Not sure how to make pumping sustainable without losing your mind (or your milk supply)?
This 60-minute deeper dive will help you pump with more comfort, more confidence—and way less stress.
Need to pump, but feeling stressed by the constant effort to get every last drop—without knowing what actually works?
What’s inside this extended deep dive to help make pumping feel better:
- How to find your best flange fit—without relying on guesswork or outdated sizing rules
- What to do if pumping hurts, output drops, or you see bruising or a ring
- Why suction strength isn’t everything (and what actually gets more milk)
- How to build a freezer stash—or stop stressing if you don’t have one
- What a sustainable pumping routine really looks like—and how to make one that works for you

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Feeling overwhelmed by pumping?
Wondering if your pump is even working for you?
Not sure how to make pumping sustainable without losing your mind (or your milk supply)?
This 60-minute deeper dive will help you pump with more comfort, more confidence—and way less stress.
Need to pump, but feeling stressed by the constant effort to get every last drop—without knowing what actually works?
What’s inside this extended deep dive to help make pumping feel better:
- How to find your best flange fit—without relying on guesswork or outdated sizing rules
- What to do if pumping hurts, output drops, or you see bruising or a ring
- Why suction strength isn’t everything (and what actually gets more milk)
- How to build a freezer stash—or stop stressing if you don’t have one
- What a sustainable pumping routine really looks like—and how to make one that works for you

⏱️ Want to skip around? Here’s a quick breakdown of where to everything inside:
- 00:00:43 – Overview
What this session covers and why pumping doesn’t have to feel so hard - 00:01:25 – Flange Fit
How to find your best size, test what works, and avoid painful trial and error - 00:06:17 – Sizing Tweaks & Inserts
What to change if pumping hurts, plus shape, size, and insert tips - 00:19:07 – Output & Letdown
How to use suction settings and letdown mode to get more milk - 00:46:38 – Freezer Stash
When to build one, when not to, and how to keep it simple - 00:54:40 – Sustainable Routines
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