A question for moms that pump at work

inluv4life2

Does your work allow you to continue pumping at work after one year? I mean with regard to taking breaks?

I heard a rumor that my employer only allows pumping breaks until baby is one year but I haven't asked for clarification yet. I would be surprised if this is the case as I am not penalized at all for breaks when I pump. (And I take 30 mins). Just curious what other employers do.

Thanks!

versed

Legally, they only need to offer you pumping breaks until a year. 

When DS1 turned a year, I had him drinking the last of our freezer stash while I just nursed him at home. I was ecstatic to give up pumping for his first bday present to me  

DS1 continued to nurse until 26m, but he would just drink almond or cow's milk when we were apart. 

Bugs02

Wow, I never heard that there was a time limit on pumping!
My employer has zero restrictions. I pump as many times and for as long as I want.
I would definitely check with your H.R. Dept.

iwubrory

I pumped with DS for an extra month but I didn't ask anyone about it. Probably different for me since I do it at recess (with a couple mins extra) and lunch.

inluv4life2

Thanks all. I don't think my bis would ever say anything or even care. I'm hoping I won't be pumping 3
Times a day at that point but I'll just be discreet and see how it goes. Thanks all!

boogerbearoriginal

Ditto PPs that you're only protected by law up until age 1, after that it's up to the employer.  I mean, they have to still give you the regular legally mandated breaks, like lunch, which you could use for pumping, but they don't have to accommodate additional pumping breaks.

With LO1, I pumped at lunchtime until he was 13m and then just nursed nights/weekends. It worked fine, supply was not an issue, etc.