Pumping At Work Checklist

Time doesn t need to stop just because you have to pump.

Pumping at work checklist.

Instead breastfeed your baby when you pick him up at childcare. Pumping in the office. Checklist for a day at work. A private enclosed space with a locking door any windows should have shades or opaque glass.

Pump one final time at work or if you ve already left for your work day hold off on the pumping. Going back to work after having a baby can be really hard and it is even harder when you re nervous about how you ll manage balancing pumping and work especially if you re not sure how your boss will react to your need to take breaks to express milk. Tips for moms who work pump. Travelling with breast milk by robyn roche paull bsn rnc mnn ibclc.

This is a basic list but i do have a more detailed checklist of essential items for pumping at work. A small portable pump that s easily chargeable. Here is what you need to know about pumping at work laws. Pump during a break at work.

Be kind to yourself and get a pumping bra. What are the laws for breast pumping at work. Ideally before you out on maternity leave scope out the space your office has allocated for pumping mothers and look for the things on this list. Pumping at work can be challenging.

Put any milk from the freezer into the fridge to thaw overnight prepare any baby foods if your baby is taking solids pack your pump bag. If you are going to be a pumping mom then you need to get your hands free. 10 hands free pumping bra this is a must in my book. Here s a post on picking a pump too 1 reusable lunch bag or small cooler bag.

Here s a checklist of things i take to work for pumping. I used to work on my computer eat lunch read a book etc all while pumping. Instead of packing up. You have rights as a breastfeeding woman in the workplace.

Breast pumping at work packing list. Your pump and its power cord and tubing seriously. Clean bottles one bottle for each pumping session plus 1 with lids. It s hard enough to do it in the comfort of your home so let s make it even harder and do it at your least favorite place.

Traveling as a pumping mother by nicole goodman. Put freezer packs blue ice for your pump bag or cooler pack into the freezer.