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Tips for newly back to work BF mom?

holbert121309holbert121309
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I am currently finishing up my first week back at work from my LO. I have pumped this week, twice a day, at work and she has taken all of it the next day. I do not have much of a supply in the freezer. What are some things that you all have done that have helped a lot with getting a stock built up or have you found it more useful to just have what the need on hand?
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Re: Tips for newly back to work BF mom?

  • madhatter2003madhatter2003

    If you haven't yet, read the book "the milk memos"

    If she's taking all you pump, you may want to pump this weekend too....that can start a 'stash' for you in case you run short in the future. Or add a 3rd session during the day, or one at night, etc.

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  • TJ&CrewTJ&Crew
    I would wait about an hour after putting her to bed at night and pump again. it was draining and not really what I wanted to be doing that late but it helped with the stash a little. I also drank mother's milk tea at work and it helped a little.
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  • almariebennettalmariebennett
    If you have the time, add in another session.  I pump 3 times, sometimes 4 at work.  But I'm on the computer and can work while I pump so it doesn't really take alot of time away from work for me.
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  • ByGraceByGrace

    I used pump twice during the day at work, and also once in the morning right before leaving.  I would nurse DS right when we woke up, then we would all get ready for work/daycare and DH would watch DS while I pumped right before we went out the door.  This extra pumping was a big help to me.  It allowed me to freeze a little extra every day, which was comforting, but it also made it more comfortable for me to space my work-day pumpings to only twice a day.  I would also pump once or twice during the weekend (usually the morning session).

     Good luck!

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  • camrah16camrah16 member
    I would add in at least 1 more session during the day at work and pump at night after LO goes to bed. Power pump on the weekends to try and build a stash. Also, kellymom.com is a great resource. GL!
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