Many moms decide to enter the breast pumping world around the time they start thinking about heading back to work. Finding the right daycare, coping with leaving your little baby, and managing a workload can be stressful enough let alone finding time to pump at work! Here's some ideas to help the transition go a little smoother...
- Try thinking about your typical work schedule and what time the best opportunities to pump will be and start mimicking that pumping schedule at home.
- Introduce the bottle to your baby at least a week before you head back to work - this can take time for babies to adjust to, especially if you were full time breastfeeding before.
- Pack your pumping bag as much as possible the night before.
- Rinse & store your parts in a refrigerator at work in-between pumping sessions to save time & washing.
- If you're comfortable and have a decent amount of commute time - think about pumping while you're driving - be sure to get the Hands Free Pump Bra first!
- Bring a picture of you baby with you.
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