Talking to supervisor about pumping at work

scharle3 · April 2015

This is kind of awkward for me..I'm sending my supverisor and email about my maternity leave and I also wanted to mention about me breastfeeding and needing to pump at work and is there a place that's approved for pumping or a room that I will be about to pump in....I kind of need help with the wording...LOL

ArcadianDreams · April 2015

No need to feel silly

As long as your business meets the criteria this is a right you are guaranteed. Don't ask 'if' there is a place, ask where the place is.

scharle3 · April 2015

what is the proper etiquette to use the term "nursing" or "breastfeeding"?!?

a316b · April 2015

We just call it the "mothers room".

icajesica82 · April 2015

a316b said:
We just call it the "mothers room".

this

saric83 · April 2015

I would just keep it really simple. "Where is the designated lactation room?"

MrsS728 · April 2015

FYI.......The location has to be somewhere other than a bathroom.

scharle3 · April 2015

What about something like this

Also, I plan on nursing, so when I return to work I will
need a room or space to pump. Do you know if XXX old office would be
available or if there is an approved space for pumping?

amandalynne3470 · April 2015

My work doesn't have a place for us. Every room had cameras

MommaMacri · April 2015

You may be suprised but some offices will not grant you a room. I think it should be available to all mom's but unfortunately it's not and some won't allow breaks to do so. So all you have is your lunch break and the bathroom or your car

marthaudani · April 2015

This is pretty much the deal right here.

laurenbrnwed · April 2015

MommaMacri said:
You may be suprised but some offices will not grant you a room. I think it should be available to all mom's but unfortunately it's not and some won't allow breaks to do so. So all you have is your lunch break and the bathroom or your car

A lactation consultant told me that they are required by law to allow you somewhere. It's disgusting to pump in the bathroom. Would you eat lunch in there?

padleylynn · April 2015

laurenbrnwed said:

MommaMacri said:
You may be suprised but some offices will not grant you a room. I think it should be available to all mom's but unfortunately it's not and some won't allow breaks to do so. So all you have is your lunch break and the bathroom or your car
A lactation consultant told me that they are required by law to allow you somewhere. It's disgusting to pump in the bathroom. Would you eat lunch in there

laurenbrnwed said:
It depends on the size of the office. If it is less then 50 employees then they are not required to have a room.

padleylynn · April 2015

sorry @laurenbrnwed the above is my quote box fail

seethebaker · April 2015

Do u have a PR number u can cal and just ask them first. That way u can just tell your boss what they said and be confident about it.

MommaMacri · April 2015

laurenbrnwed said:

MommaMacri said:
You may be suprised but some offices will not grant you a room. I think it should be available to all mom's but unfortunately it's not and some won't allow breaks to do so. So all you have is your lunch break and the bathroom or your car
A lactation consultant told me that they are required by law to allow you somewhere. It's disgusting to pump in the bathroom. Would you eat lunch in there?

I agree but I have known some offices to go against this. And like the people above said smaller offices can refuse. I pray her office is understanding because I agree the bathroom is a disgusting option.

MrsWhiteToBe · April 2015

I read that they have to give you a room that ISN'T a bathroom. I don't remember if that is a federal law or just my state

MommaMacri · April 2015

Law states that it isn't required for a business with 50 employees or less

laurenbrnwed · April 2015

padleylynn said:

laurenbrnwed said:

MommaMacri said:
You may be suprised but some offices will not grant you a room. I think it should be available to all mom's but unfortunately it's not and some won't allow breaks to do so. So all you have is your lunch break and the bathroom or your car
A lactation consultant told me that they are required by law to allow you somewhere. It's disgusting to pump in the bathroom. Would you eat lunch in there

laurenbrnwed said:
It depends on the size of the office. If it is less then 50 employees then they are not required to have a room.

Super interesting. My office is REALLY small. My boss pumps in the office and has asked if I think I'll do the same. At this point I'm thinking no. I share a 6'table as a desk...too close for comfort

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