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12 hr shifts and pumping?

jenwilljenwill
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I go back to work in 2 weeks and work 12 hr shifts. How often do you pump in your 12 hr shift? I'm a nurse in a busy ER and wonder how often I'll actually be able to get away. I was thinking every 3-4 hrs? But she eats every 2 hrs when awake.
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Re: 12 hr shifts and pumping?

  • jwc2008jwc2008
    I am an OB/GYN and just went back to work this week. I have tried to pump q 3 hrs and it has worked out ok, but I have been lucky so far with my schedule. Once I get busier, it will be another story... good luck!
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  • cville-rncville-rn
    I aim for 4 times a shift, although the doctor wants us to try giving him 5 oz a bottle so I may have to pump 5 times cuz i dont pump that much in 1 session :( so annoying
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  • KabekonaKabekona
    I work 10 hour shifts.  I pumped three times at work, so about every 3-4 hours.  The first week of work I was about ready to explode when I got home though.  Keep extra nursing pads and maybe even an extra top at work in case you can't pump when you need to.
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  • jeneric06jeneric06
    I got to work early and pumped right before my shift. I also work in the medical field (RT). I talked to my manager about having a set time and place so that I would pump every 3-4 hours, it was difficult but it usually worked out.
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