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Working Moms...

mallen727mallen727
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Do you find it absolutely necessary to pump while at work?  I really want to EBF at least until 6 months, but I have to go back to work 12 weeks after LO is here, and there is nowhere at my job where I could go to pump.  Just wondering if my 6 month goal is going to be unrealistic...
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Re: Working Moms...

  • Lotte134Lotte134

    It is if you want to be able to give your LO BM exclusively.  Pumping at work is the only way you'll be able to get enough milk to do that.  If you want to try to nurse mornings and evenings and then give formula the rest of the day that may be doable - I've heard some people can sustain this no problem and other eventually lose their supply.  You will have to slowly start weaning the daytime feedings so you don't get engorged when you go back to work.

    If you really want to keep it up check your state laws.  I know here in MN all workplaces with more than 1 employee are required to provide a private locking room for pumping.  I have no idea if MO has something similar.

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  • anna7602anna7602 member
    I found that I had to keep up my supply. Even though I pumped, I still had a dip in supply around 2 months after I went back to work and found that the only way to get back on track was to pump even more for a little while.
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  • Sheer1005Sheer1005
    There are laws in most states that make an employer provide a place for you to breast feed.  So don't feel like you can't make it work at work:)
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  • stayawaketill311stayawaketill311
    Yeah, I think by law they have to allow you time to pump and a place for you to go to. I usually pump right before I leave for work then I pump every 3 hours for 15mins. So while at work I have to pump twice sometimes three if I am going to be staying late.
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  • DallasHornDallasHorn member

    With #1, I nursed in my car (I was at a client site) and that worked pretty well actually.  I kept multiple pump parts with me and simply put the dirty ones in a plastic grocery bag after using.  I then washed all the parts when I was at home.

    As others mentioned, if you work a full day, then yes, you will need to pump.  It IS doable, just takes some practice, patience and flexibility.

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