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I can't pump at work

Lena122Lena122 member
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I work in law enforcement and I won't be able to depend on regular pump breaks all the time. I'm pretty much already planning to have to give LO formula for day care because I won't be able to pump enough.

How will this effect my supply though? Will I still be able to nurse at night and on my days off? Even if it's just comfort nursing I'd still love to be able to do it. 

Also, I go back to work when LO is about 10 weeks old. When should I start preparing my LO and my boobs for the transition back to work? 

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Re: I can't pump at work

  • jandy09jandy09 member

    If you are serious about BFing, there are ways to pump at work. Your work has to provide you a place to pump (if 40+ employees).  If you drive a patrol car you could get a hands free bra and with a nursing cover and pump in the car. You can pump on your way to work, on your way home and during lunch as well.

    Your supply should be able to regulate to a couple nursing sessions though if you decide not to pump at work. On your days off you might not have enough milk for all nursing sessions, you will really just have to wait and see. When you decide to introduce a bottle you can offer the formula during a session that your LO would normally have while you are gone. After a week or so, intro another bottle of formula to replace a nursing session. Repeat if necessary. This should give your boobs time to regulate and your LO used to it. GL!

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  • lanboblanbob member
    With my son I introduced the bottle day 1 and had no issues with nipple confusion. With DD2 I was able to bf while at home and give formula when @ work. I still had to give formula when I was off because I didnt have enough but nights were fine. As far as going back to work Breast pads if you are unable to find a way to pump you could start 1 bottle a days form a couple of weeks then add a second one. This might help with engourgment when you start work. It takes a few days form your supply to adjust so you dont have to add then second bottle until your last 3 or 4 days home. If you have a rotating shift it might me a little tricky.
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