If you're planning to continue breastfeeding after heading back to the office, here's everything you need to know
about pumping at work — from a mom...
But I'm not too worried about a next child and breastfeeding because of the law in TN
about pumping at work until age one at least.
Even if your employer is supportive of pumping, it's still important to know your rights so you can make educated decisions
about your pumping at work.
What concerns
me about pumping at work is that we've bought into it hook, line and sinker — so much so that it doesn't seem as if it's a contradiction anymore.
Then you might have started to think
about pumping at work, too.
I just wrote out an e-mail today to a girl who was feeling discouraged
about pumping at work with some «insider tips» on nursing — like the hands - free bustier!
Not exact matches
Which when I read
about this miracle occurrence, I immediately asked myself why I had been
working my hiney off
at the gym for so long when I could scrub myself to cellulite - free thighs?!?! I mean, a long steamy, relaxing shower a few times a week, or hours of
pumping metal and running intervals?
My little one was a late term preemie and I had
worked very hard in the beginning few weeks to get her to nurse around the clock (she nursed great but only had energy to nurse once or twice a day, so I had to
pump around the clock in order to build up and maintain a supply until she could take over
at about 5 or 6 weeks old.)
I
pumped at work for a total of
about 20 months between my two kids and I could not have done it without a hands - free option.
I also went back to
work as an attorney after
about 10 weeks for both, so I
pumped at work.
Our core team are all moms with small kiddies, and between us we've faced just
about every breastfeeding challenge there is, from attachment issues, low supply,
pumping at work, and
pumping for prem bubs.
Mothers may find it daunting to
pump at work, and also not be sure who to talk
about it.
For easier
pumping, try these tips for before
pumping: Relax as much as you can Massage your breasts Gently rub your nipples Visualize the milk flowing down Think
about your baby — bring a photo of your baby, or a blanket or item of clothing that smells like your baby Put in the earbuds and listen to music that helps you to relax Quick meditation to help you relax It may take a few days of
pumping at work for you to begin to relax.
Because you think
about how many times you have to go back and forward, and wash those
pumps, and after each session
at work, it's a lot of
work.
Elaine helps moms return to normal life after returning from maternity leave, and that includes teaching moms
about their rights to
pump at work.
It wasn't a big deal to me
at first, but as I thought
about it, it was very empowering to be
pumping while someone held my baby, and we all sat there just going over stuff and getting things done like this is what you have to do to make it
work.
I read «The Milk Memos» before going back to
work and thought it had lots of useful information
about not just the logistics of
pumping at work, but also the emotions.
and we persevered with an insane routine of breastfeeding,
pumping and bottle feeding (no - one was there to help me to
work, clean and sterilise the
pump and my husband wasn't allowed to stay; so I barely slept
at all; no one on the paediatric ward knew much
about breastfeeding — we weren't allowed in the maternity ward because we'd been discharged before we were readmitted).
Then, when my son was
about 10 months old, I used it again when I decided I could no longer stand
pumping at work.
J: Even
at Working Mother, we haven't tied this conversation
about breastfeeding versus breast
pumping to the fight for paid leave.
I tried fenugreek, blessed thistle, reglan, and even domperidone, but was only
pumping about 3 ounces every 4 hours while I was
at work.
I'm here to answer some of your most common questions
about returning to
work as a breastfeeding mother such as: «Are there tricks to using my breast
pump at work?»
I had a little part that I was able to replace for
about $ 5 and I was
pumping 15 ounces a day
at work.
And we are talking
about workplace lactation and a mom's right to
pump at work.
They also allow you to go
about your day while
pumping — hold your little one in your arms, do your makeup,
work at your desk, or entertain everyone who has come to ooh and ahh over your new arrival instead of hiding out in another room to
pump.
I find it atrocious that after
working so hard to
pump milk to send with him for months then trying to introduce the right types of solids
at home, including as much organic stuff as I can afford, that I'm now supposed to be totally fine with the him eating lunches of frozen pizza, canned corn, canned peaches and cookies for a snack.I plan to speak to the daycare director
about their menu, but I anticipate I'll be seen as an overzealous first - time mom.
While some may imagine that a breast
pump is something that is used only
at home, the reality is that these devices are designed for use while out and
about or
work.
But she was nervous
about having the
pump -
at -
work conversation with her male boss.
One last thing I wish I had done was to get in touch with the lactation consultants in my hospital to find out what
pumping facilities were available while I was still pregnant, rather than waiting until the first day back from maternity leave and scrambling to figure this out while overwhelmed
about being back
at work.
Once upon a time, we sat in a cafe with two other moms and started comparing notes
about where we
pump at work and where we have
pumped.
OK, fine, but what if your job has a private space with a locking door that's not the bathroom where you can
pump for as long as you need as often as you need so that you can use your industrial strength breast
pump which by some miracle you can afford so you can now fill up bag after bag of fresh healthy milk every three hours
at work for six months straight and your supportive husband can drive to
work and pick it up for you so you don't even have to store it in the gross community refrigerator so as to avoid the all - too - inevitable jokes
about whether you're going to «whip up a milkshake for everyone» or remarks such as, «Guess we'll be just fine when the coffee creamer runs out?»
(For some great models, see «Nursing» in our Buyer's Guide) When you return to
work, try to
pump as often — and
at about the same times — as your baby normally nurses.
About 3 weeks after using the nipple shield thing, i decided to pump and that didn't hurt at all and worked really well for me, until i got absessed when my baby was about 8 -10 weeks
About 3 weeks after using the nipple shield thing, i decided to
pump and that didn't hurt
at all and
worked really well for me, until i got absessed when my baby was
about 8 -10 weeks
about 8 -10 weeks old.
If you are nervous
about having to use a breast
pump at work, don't worry.
Many spend whatever maternity leave they get
pumping to build up stashes of frozen breast milk to leave with caregivers and, once back
at work, schedule
pumping breaks
about once every three hours (calling them «breaks» is a misnomer, however, because many women continue to
work while
pumping).
She writes
about breastfeeding
at Lactation Narration, and she is particularly interested in extended breastfeeding, tandem nursing,
pumping at work, nursing in public, the science of lactation, and breastfeeding advocacy.
I use it
at work easily, with
pumping sessions of
about 10 to 15 minutes.
Obviously, aside from being a lactation specialist, by
working at one of the leading manufacturers of breastfeeding products, Gina knows a lot
about pumping.
A funny story
about finding a quiet place to use your breast
pump while
at work?
The great thing
about weaning from
pumping is that you don't have to worry
about what
works for your baby
at all, it's all
about what
works for you, so this is I think one way that exclusively
pumping is a bit easier.
I'm here to answer some of your most common questions
about how you can achieve your personal breastfeeding goals without being undermined by cultural and institutional booby traps, such as the booby traps that might be placed on maternity leaves and while
pumping at work.
It is a closed system, which means no worrying
about tube cleaning and / or drying; a big plus when
pumping at work.
I'm here to answer some of your most common questions
about turning to
work as a breastfeeding mother such as, are there tricks to using my breast
pump at work?Therecertainly are, let's review a few:
You'll need a few discussions with your manager and possibly your colleagues
about your arrangements to
pumping milk
at work.
Constantly having to worry
about people coming in while you are
pumping is enough to stress anyone out on top of the already stressful situation that
pumping at work presents
The team
at baby bottle brand Tommee Tippee knows how many
working moms face thoroughly undesirable
pump rooms day after day, and they've decided to do something
about it.
Before returning to
work talk to your employer
about your plan to
pump at work.
I finished the ad feeling uneasy and only after thinking
about it for a bit did I realize what it was... I'm a breastfeeding mother that feels consistent judgment regarding my choice to feed in public, not necessarily wanting to cover my child while feeding,
pumping at work for my «older child» and she's less than 1 yr old, organizing my life / job / childcare to prioritize our nursing relationship... I feel judgment and yet I'm making an effort to do the best for my baby.
Part 2 on how to maximize
pumping at work is coming soon!First let's talk
about the person caring for the baby.
This is something you're either going to need to start doing while you're still on maternity leave or to speak to your employer
about allowing you time to
pump while you're
at work.