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Question for BF Teachers/Working Moms
I am a first grade teacher and will be going back to work in January. I am starting to worry about how I will pump to keep up my supply and feed DS. I want to EBF for six months and continue to the year mark with solid foods. I have not talked with my principal yet, but I will. I believe they are required my law to provide a place and time for me to pump, correct?
Are there any teachers out there that are EBF? Or any other profession that is busy and must be with people the majority of the day? How often are/will you pump at work? Where are you pumping? There is not much coverage for me to leave the room to pump for 10-15 mins. And do I tie up the bathroom for 10-15 mins?
My day starts at 7:45 and I have students until lunchtime at 12. Then I have students from 1230-2. So in less I leave the class with an assistant in the am I will not get to pump until 12. And then again at 2. That is two pumps during the whole day. Will my supply decrease? Will I need to supplement with F? Just curious what every other working mom is going through...
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Re: Question for BF Teachers/Working Moms
Fortunately for me I have an awesome supply and freezer stash that I was able to build while LO was in the NICU and then when I went on leave. I suggest you start pumping after your morning feed and maybe even the night time one to build your supply and stash.
I usually pump in the morning at 6:00, at lunch at 11:00 and as soon as I get home around 3:30. Under the law your principal is required to allow you time to pump but it does not have to be paid so they could be an a$$ and make you take unpaid time. You should invest in a hands free bra so that if you need to you can pump and work during your planning period.
I do have a small supply in the freezer as well and try to pump a little everyday so DH can feed LO and so that I can store some, but I am worried about it being enough and I don't want to stress about the supply right now, ya know?
Do you think it is appropriate to pump in my room? I don't think I will get to work and pump because I don't want children walking in and my room has windows. So I am stumped, but I am going to try my hardest to do it! And keep up!
I am a kindergarten teacher and this is my second baby. This time and when my son was a baby I would pump for the first half of my lunch. I usually get just enough for two feedings. I nurse dd at 6:30 am, pump at 10:45 (lunch time) then nurse her again at four. She eats twice at daycare. If I don't pump enough for two feedings then she gets one bottle of formula. One bottle of formula each day is not going to hurt her and is worth it in my opinion to not have to pump any other time during the day. My time is precious with two!
I pump in my classroom with the lights off, door closed, and blinds closed. The lunch ladies know that my room is off limits from 10:45-11:00 am and I leave my door locked.
I did not have a supply dip with my son at all. I have only been back to work for a week so far but I haven't had any trouble yet with her either. You can do it!
My friend taught 5th grade and they are required to allow you to pump. We had an assistant cover for her I think for 15 mins twice a day to pump. This was her 3rd child. She would just pump in one of the bathrooms. Hope this helps some of you. I am in NC so the law could be diff.