Why your pumping plan isn’t working 🤔 SPOILER ALERT: You don’t need MORE information or a new pump!

Have you ever felt like something must be wrong with you—because everyone else seems to be figuring out breastfeeding and pumping effortlessly?

Maybe you’ve seen the freezer stash selfies, the moms who pump at work without missing a beat, or the success stories in online groups… while you’re stuck in a cycle of:

• Inconsistent output
• Painful pumping sessions
• Constant milk supply anxiety

If you’re nodding your head right now, you’re not alone. I hear this every single day from the moms I work with.

(This blog post was originally a video. Check it out, here!)

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“I’ve Tried Everything… and Nothing Is Working”

Let me know if this sounds familiar:

“I’m doing everything right—the schedule, the supplements, the flange sizes, the new pump—and I’m still exhausted. Nothing is working. What’s wrong with me?”

The moment pumping or breastfeeding gets hard, many moms jump to the conclusion: “My body is failing me.”

But here’s the truth I need you to hear:

You are not broken. The system is.

You could have the best breast pump on the market, the most supportive partner or boss, even a private pumping room and a flexible schedule…
But if you don’t know how to use your pump to establish, protect, and maintain your supply, none of it works.

It’s not about doing more.
It’s about doing what works—for you.

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3 Outdated Pumping Approaches That Set You Up to Fail

Let’s talk about three common methods that sound helpful but often leave moms even more confused and frustrated.

1. The One-and-Done Lactation Consult

You book one appointment. You get a plan. Maybe it helps—for a day or two.

But then life happens:

• Your period returns
• You go back to work
• Baby starts teething
• You miss a session

Suddenly, that plan no longer fits your life. You’re back at square one—feeling overwhelmed and unsupported.

Most lactation consultants focus on feeding at the breast, not pumping. So while their help can be valuable, it’s rarely enough for working moms navigating complex, evolving schedules.

2. The Self-Paced Course You Never Finish

You buy the $25 DIY course. It promises structure and guidance—but you never log in. Or you do, and then you get stuck.

Why?

Because most online courses lack:

• Accountability
• Customization
• Support when things change

Without those, the information can’t transform into results.

3. The Content Spiral

You’re in all the Facebook groups. Following all the Instagram pumpers. Scrolling TikTok at 3am. Trying 10 different hacks at once.

It’s like trying to bake a cake with five recipes at the same time—and no baking skills.

Too much info. Not enough clarity.

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“I Felt Like I Was Barely Hanging On”

One of our clients, Vanessa, is a nurse working 12-hour shifts. She pumped between patient care and charting, but her output was unpredictable—2 ounces one day, 5 the next. She was power pumping, chugging water, eating lactation cookies—and still falling behind.

Her breakthrough?

“I didn’t need more hacks—I needed a plan. I wasn’t broken. The system was.”

When we helped her implement a framework personalized to her life and her supply, everything changed.

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Why More Information Doesn’t Equal Transformation

Right now, we live in a world full of:

• More breast pump options
• More content
• More advice than ever

And yet moms feel more overwhelmed than ever.

Here’s what most people won’t tell you:
You don’t need another pump. You don’t need more hacks.
You need a system—a framework that works with your life.

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The Framework That Actually Works

After 15+ years supporting breastfeeding and pumping mothers—plus my own journey back to work after baby—I created a framework that has helped hundreds of moms pump smarter, not harder.

I call it The 3 Cs Method, and here’s how it works:

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C1: Curriculum

Forget generic advice. This is a step-by-step system that walks you from chaos to clarity.

You learn how to:

• Master your pump
• Understand your unique supply
• Create a realistic and sustainable pumping routine
• Prepare for the transition back to work

Our curriculum isn’t just “content”—it’s a personalized guide to becoming your own pumping expert. It’s built from experience, not just Google.

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C2: Coaching

This is what most programs miss.

Real-time access to a coach who knows you, your pump, your story, and your goals.

No more:

• Waiting weeks for another appointment
• Re-explaining your entire situation
• Guessing what to try next

You get actionable feedback when you need it. It’s the support system that keeps you going when life inevitably changes.

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C3: Community

There is nothing more powerful than being surrounded by moms who truly understand what you’re going through.

Our community is full of women:

• Pumping in break rooms
• Navigating back-to-work transitions
• Supporting each other through the middle-of-the-night sessions

And that support? It’s often the part moms didn’t realize they needed—but end up valuing the most.

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What Happens When You Use the 3 Cs?

You stop:

• Guessing
• Googling
• Blaming yourself

You start:

• Pumping efficiently
• Understanding your supply
• Creating a routine that fits your life

And—best of all—you start enjoying this experience.

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Real Moms. Real Results.

Erin, an attorney, pumped during court recesses. After just three small changes, she doubled her output and stopped dreading workdays.

Melissa, exclusively pumping for twins, felt like she lived on her pump. We helped her reduce her sessions while still meeting her milk goals—giving her more time and rest.

Ashley, a teacher, was ready to quit. Now she pumps efficiently during her short breaks and still has energy left for her students and her baby.

It’s not magic. It’s a method that works.

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Ready to Start Seeing Results?

You don’t need to hustle harder. You need a smarter system.

Download My Free Guide: Pump Like a Pro
This 10-step blueprint walks you through the essential components of a practical, sustainable pumping routine.

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Want More Hands-On Help?

If you’re ready for real results—and you’re tired of doing this alone—come work with us inside the Pumping for Working Moms coaching program.

You’ll get:

• Our full 3-phase curriculum
• Daily support from expert coaches
• A powerful community of working moms
• A personalized strategy for your pumping journey
  

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You Are Not Behind. You Are Not Failing.

You just haven’t been given the right tools—for your life. Let’s change that, together.

Happy pumping.