Breastfeeding & Work
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Back to Work?
Asked by S.P. from Colorado Springs
on May 22, 2009
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When's a good time to go back to work?
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- In my opinion, our children are our careers as mothers. We can do whatever we darn well want after we have done our jobs as moms. If you are wanting to go back to wo...
- Hello S., Honestly... It varies based on your financial needs, ideas of how you'd like your child raised, and what is comfortable lifestyle for you... As a 24 y...
- Pray about it. I think those children were God's before they were yours and he knows what is best for them and you. You will be blessed whatever he says.
How Do You Breastfeed If You Are Going Back to Work?
Asked by L.S. from Austin
on July 8, 2008
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Hi moms, I was wondering how do you breastfeed if you are going back to work? I've got a manual pump from my first baby. I was wondering if you do it in the bathroo...
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- Hi, I have pumped with both of my children at work, if there is not an empty office a bathroom can work. My advice to you is to get an eletric dual pump, it really ...
- Your place of work has to provide you a private area where you can pump during breaks.
- You should seriously consider getting an electric pump. It will help ensure that you get adequate stimulation and be a big time-saver. A co-worker of mine pumped for t...
Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work
Asked by N.C. from Washington DC
on March 30, 2008
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I am back to work tomorrow and still going strong with breastfeeding, however my 2 mo old is still eating every 2-2.5 hours during the day. Should I pump this often d...
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- You should talk to a lactation consultant. I don't know where you are located but if you are near DC then the Breastfeeding Center of Greater Washington has a Going B...
- I pumped at work til he was one and then I just breastfed at night. I went back to work full time when he was 6 weeks old. I had the Medala Pump in Style and it was ...
- There are studies that show giving a baby cereal before 3 months old may contribute to the onset of diabetes. I wouldn't chance that. I went back to work when my daugh...
Breastfeeding, Can't Pump, Going Back to Work
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on December 20, 2007
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My son will be just over 9 months when I go back to work next month. I exclusively breast fed until he was 6 months and then began introducing solids. He is great wi...
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- S., 1. To help with milk production: there are several very expensive products that can help increase milk production, but I found the cheapest and tastiest way i...
- hi Sara, Im a nutritional counselor and nutrition educator. Yes fenugreek can work , but more important is you being very relaxed when pumping. I suggest putting on mu...
- hi S.- i had same problem with pump n style, then tried hospital grade medela (available to rent at alta bates). it made all the difference (can now pump 6 oz in 10 m...
Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work
Asked by T.S. from Chicago
on May 10, 2008
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I have a darling 11 week old baby girl and went back to work on Monday. She's breastfed, drinking my breastmilk while at daycare and I am pumping as much as possible ...
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- T., All I can say is that I am sooo jealous!! I have a 12 week old and went back to work after 8 weeks at home. I am missing two feedings while away at work, and a...
- 15-18 oz a day sounds great, that should be plenty to leave with your provider and even build up a little bit of a stash. I have a 7 month old and I've been back at w...
- I'd drink as much water as humanly possible. I bring a 64 ounce jug with me to work and then have a few more glasses when I get home. I have also used Mother's Milk ...
Going Back to Work but Still Want to Breastfeed
Asked by C.L. from Portland
on March 17, 2008
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I will be going back to work next month but really would like to continue breastfeeding. Unfortunately, I will be unable to pump while working because I am in sales a...
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- C., i breast fed my girl while i was working...but my job field was as much as demanding as you a sales women...if you don't pump during the day....it will be very so...
- It can be done, but you are going to be in pain from being engorged and will probably have several let downs, so stock up on the breat pads. You my dry up however. B...
- i have sucessful breasfeed both of my children and i have left in the am and did not feed my son until the pm~ and he was fine, and i didnt dry up, just keep doing wha...
New Breastfeeding Mom Going Back to Work
Asked by M.K. from Salt Lake City
on September 16, 2008
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I am a new mom of a 3 week old boy which I am currently breastfeeding. But I plan on going back to work here in about a week or two and I will be working about 7 to 8 ...
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- First of all congrats on your new baby boy! I myself had a son in June, and I also breastfeed. I went back to work in august and have been able to maintain breast feed...
- M., By law your company must give you breaks to pump. They must also provide a clean, private place for you to pump. Your pumping breaks are not to be deducted from...
- M. I am not sure what your employer will think about it but most of the new moms I know are just honest with them and tell them they need a twenty minute break to pum...
Weaning for Back to Work
Asked by S.J. from Knoxville
on September 21, 2006
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I have a 11 week old. I am going back to work in 2 weeks and still want to breastfeed. I have no luck with pumping. My babies Dr. suggest that i "train" my breast to ...
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- I can help! I am working and nursing my 3 year old at night and my 2 year old when I get home and at night. I think it would be more comfortable for you to keep trying...
- Have you tried an elctric pump? I tried manual pumping and it did not work, but I got an electric pump and I was able to pump very well.
- When do you try to pump. And if you want try to pump at night so that your milk will fill -up during the day.
Going Back to Work Need Advice on Breastfeeding/pumping!!!
Asked by S.F. from Chicago
on October 23, 2007
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ok, so i am going back to work in a little less than 2 weeks. my dd will be 8 weeks old and is exclusively breast fed, she loves it. it has been difficult getting he...
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- the day care should not be throwing any of the milk out. If you have a little more than you need for one day, it can get used the next day. Here is how I did this. ...
- You can find a lot of help (and support) at http://forums.lalecheleague.org.
- I had an "avent" pump and the bottles are perfect for breast fed babies (the pump is like $50 at kroger or walmart) and the bottle nipples are shaped as a mothers brea...
Go Back to Work or Wait...?
Asked by J.A. from Indianapolis
on June 20, 2012
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I've been a stay at home mother for 2 years now. I quit working while I was pregnant with my first daughter. My job didn't pay much, and my husband's work hours were s...
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- Wow... if you are that unhappy then you NEED to go back to work... you need to choose which you hate more, being stuck at home or pumping. It is also possible the...
- I would wait until I’m done breastfeeding, which will give the little one a little more time to mature her immune system before going into daycare, I had to place my...
- With the option on the table I'd go back to work. It doesn't get much better than that. Also would you have to pump if the girls were right there? Why not just go...
