Milkdrop Pumps

13/08/2025

26/05/2025

Express yourself ladies!

23/05/2025

Our first set of results.

- 92% of women found pumping more comfortable

- comfort increased (5 /10 to 9 / 10).

- ni**le swelling decreased (6 /10 to 0 / 10)

- 73% of women collected about the same or more milk.

Here’s why we still weren’t satisfied with these results....

Although from a business, and a health and wellbeing sense, being able to help almost three quarters of women is an incredible achievement, from a design sense, we felt a bit hollow.

Our goal from the start has been to help women feel good pumping. We felt like we hadn't fully solved the problem if there was still a group of women who weren't using the cushion because they were collecting too little milk.

Lucky for us though, we had taken a "rapid prototyping" approach to our design. This is a fancy word for saying that we designed, 3D printed, tested and re-designed over and over again until we got it right.

The cushion we tested with women in the pilot was actually Version 20. So all we had to do was create Version 21, which was thinner and less bulky overall allowing for just enough more stimulation at the ni**le without removing the key design features of the original cushion.

This was back in 2021, In the present day we have lost count of the version number we are on but are proud to say we are still working towards making pumping more comfortable for as many people as possible.

If you or a friend needs a helping hand, go to milkdroppumps.com

13/05/2025

Get a comfy pump, not an ouchy one.

Go to milkdroppumps.com. Your ni**les will thank you.

12/05/2025

Big News from Milkdrop 🍼

First, the good news:
We’ve been granted a patent for our breast pump cushion design. This means our technology can now be licensed and potentially built into the pumps of larger brands — a big step toward improving pumping for more people. It's been five years of work, and hundreds of iterations based on your feedback and support.

Now, the not-so-good news:
We’re closing down our operations in Australia and the USA. As we shift focus to licensing and partnerships, we’ll no longer be selling directly.

To wrap up, we’re running a final clearance sale:
🔹 Up to 50% OFF all remaining stock
🔹 Available while supplies last – no restocks
🔹 Shop now: www.milkdroppumps.com/en-au/products
🔹 Final day: May 30

Now might be the time to stock up on spare parts and accessories. Or try a good-quality wearable pump for cheap! Please tell your mum friends.

Lastly, after such a long time, I wanted to say thank you — especially if you helped us test, refine, and improve every version of our products. Milkdrop wouldn’t be what it is without your feedback and honesty. Hopefully we can say we each have contributed a small part in improving future pump designs for new mums coming behind us.

— Alex

05/05/2025

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 - for instance, your lifestyle, working situation and personal preference.

Here are some factors to consider when selecting the best pump for you.

01/05/2025

The fl**ge that came with your pump probably isn’t the right size for you.

Breast pumps tend to have a range of fl**ge sizes from about 20 millimetres to 36 millimetres.

When you buy your pump, you'll get their standard size fl**ge (if you don't specifically order a different fl**ge size).

This is usually about 24/25mm. Which isn’t the right size for the majority of people

So what can you do about this?

Well first of all, you can measure your ni**le, because knowledge is power (and can mean the difference between a comfy pump and an ouchy one). We have a size card you can download from our website and some videos on how to do this.

There are a few different ways to change your fl**ge size.

Purchasing a new fl**ge. Most brands will have other fl**ge sizes you can purchase, here’s a little table on our blog.

Adding a fl**ge insert. These little inserts can adjust your existing fl**ge to a smaller size.

If your fl**ge is just slightly too big and aannnd you want to get a more comfortable pump, you can try a Milkdrop cushion. A Milkdrop will last just as long as your fl**ge - and you can return it if it doesn't feel quite right.

30/04/2025

Looking forward to my next parent teacher interview!

29/04/2025

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow