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Pumping Efficiently - DIY Pumping Course

This course is designed to help you become your own pumping expert! Learn how your unique body responds to a breast pump and how to pump fast and efficiently.

What you'll get:

✅ An in-depth, step-by-step guide to pumping using our unique framework (The Proficient Pumping Pyramid™)

âś… 6+ hours of video lessons from Allison Tolman - Breast Pump Expert

✅ Learn how to do SELF-FLANGE SIZING!

âś… Lifetime Access to your materials

âś… Easy lesson access right on your phone! (through the New Little Life App!)

We don't use any "cookie-cutter" rules in our methodology. You'll learn key pumping concepts and then how to apply them to yourself - put on your self-detective hat!

That means:

🚩 No more guessing

đźš© No more random, generic online advice

đźš© No more milk supply stress!!

Know what works FOR YOU -- and how to build your milk supply with a breast pump.

Mothers are saying...

Amara

"Where were these courses with my first baby?? I would have been able to feed her so much longer. So grateful I've found these now, the 2nd time around has been a night and day difference."

Amanda

“I wish I’d started here instead of wasting hours on Reddit and FB groups. This course gave me control and clarity.”

Jordyn

“I finally feel like I understand what affects my supply and what doesn’t. I don’t panic anymore — I adjust.”

Take a look INSIDE the course!! 👇

Pumping Efficiently

  1. Introduction to Pumping

    5 lessons
    1. ORIENTATION: Welcome!
    2. Course Tutorial
    3. The Proficient Pumping Pyramid
    4. Pumping Terminology
    5. Myths & Mindset

  2. Milk Expression (Pumping Schedules)

    4 lessons
    1. Milk Expression Frequency
    2. Calculating Your "Magic Number"
    3. Milk Expression Interval
    4. Putting it all together - Milk Expression Frequency

  3. Flange Sizing

    8 lessons
    1. Flange Sizing
    2. Breast Variations
    3. Measuring and Sizing
    4. Adjusting Your Flange Size
    5. Sizing Wearable Pumps
    6. Flange products and inserts
    7. Flange Sizing ALL HANDOUTS
    8. Putting it all together - Flange Sizing

  4. Maximizing Letdowns

    3 lessons
    1. The Milk Ejection Reflex
    2. Letdowns while pumping
    3. Putting it all together - Letdowns

  5. Pump Settings

    6 lessons
    1. Understanding Pump Settings
    2. Personalizing Your Pump Settings
    3. Choosing an effective pump
    4. Changing pump parts
    5. Typical Pumping Session Example
    6. Putting it all together - Pumping Settings

  6. Pumping Techniques

    3 lessons
    1. Basic Techniques Overview
    2. Hand expression tutorial
    3. Putting it all together - Pumping Techniques

  7. Mental & Emotional Aspects

    4 lessons
    1. Effects of Stress on Milk Supply
    2. Milk Supply Anxiety
    3. Sleep
    4. Putting it all together - Mental & Emotional Aspects

  8. Pumping Efficiently

    2 lessons
    1. Maximizing Efficiency
    2. Progress & Feedback QUIZ

  9. BONUS LESSONS

    7 lessons
    1. Finding "Empty"
    2. Tips for Pumping Faster
    3. Cleaning Your Breast Pump
    4. The Fridge Hack
    5. Pain with Pumping
    6. Milk Blebs & Blisters
    7. Wet Wound Healing