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Pumping and work question (may not be possible)...
Although I will be home for probably 9 or so mos with DD once she is born, In my profession I may have the opportunity, if I chose to work an odd day(s) once a month or so...problem being my profession. I'm a dental hygienist and if I work a few days during my Mat leave I'll most likely be doing 'fill-in's'' at various offices where I don't know the office set up or staff for up to a 8hr shift. Like I said I wouldn't know if I could pump at the office, I don't get the schedule until I walk into the office day of nor would I feel comfortable pumping with strangers at a strange office (I also would, most likely, NOT have my car with me so that's not an option). Same goes for when I go back to work after 9 mos- I'd be fine pumping at my office but it's an old historic building where the only 'closed door private area' is the staff (single) washroom shared by all 4 staff (male and female)....
Any ideas/tips what I can do (after 5 or so mos PP) if I decided to work a full day once a month or so? could I skip 9hrs and have my boobs survive?
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Re: Pumping and work question (may not be possible)...
If you want to make it work, you will find a way. You'd be surprised at how helpful your coworkers and employers are when it comes to this kind of thing.
I would not suggest going 9 hours without pumping. Not only will you hurt, but it will kill your supply.
Also, check into the small print of your maternity leave. If you are found to be working, they can take away your STD if you are going that route. If you are using FMLA, then I think it's ok.
Good luck!
You may be amazed at what you're. Willing to do once LO gets here. I basically have to just ignore my personal preferences and body insecurities because LO getting the best nutrition I can offer her is so much more important to me. If you pump with a nursing cover on that might make you more comfortable.
I would just be upfront with everyone you can about being a nursing mother and needing a place to pump. I'm very matter of fact about it and expect to be provided a place.