For those of you new moms who are working, it might be a hard choice to choose between work or breastfeeding your baby. Most career women ended up just giving her baby formula milk. Now is there any way that career mom can both work and breastfeed her baby? Here’s the answer

1. Pump your breast at work
Ideally, you’ll have access to a private room at work where you can pump, such as an unused office or conference room, or even a large, clean closet with a chair, countertop, and electric outlet. (Most pumps come with a battery option, so you won’t necessarily need an outlet.) Try to find a room with a door that locks so you don’t have to worry about anyone intruding on your privacy. Ask the building manager or human resources staff for suggestions, and enlist the support of a co-worker or supervisor if necessary.

Your milk supply may vary daily. To maximize your milk flow, try to pump at the same time and place each day. Relax and look at your baby’s picture or visualize him while you pump. Stress and fatigue are your biggest enemies. Remember, you’re still a nursing mom, so eat well and drink plenty of water while at work.

Pumping every two to three hours is ideal. This timetable should provide all the milk your baby will need while you’re gone and allow you to keep up your milk supply so that you can continue to nurse your baby in the morning and evening, and on weekends.

2. Store the pumped milk in glass or plastic bottles.
Pump and store your milk in glass or plastic bottles or in plastic collection bags. Label the bottles or bags with your name and the date so you can use the oldest ones first. Store them in the office refrigerator or a cooler while at work. You can also find those temperature proof container by Dr Brown. They are very effective, especially for those of you who commutes.

3. Keep your breast from leaking at work
Pumping regularly (during your morning break, lunch break, and afternoon break) will prevent leaking. Use breast pads in your bras to protect your clothes from stains, or look for the new self-adhesive silicone pads (called LilyPadz) that prevent your breasts from leaking.

See Also:

• Food you should consume and avoid while you are breastfeeding
• What breast pump should I buy to pump my breastmilk?
• Do you Sweat a Lot After Childbrth?
• When will I start producing breast milk?

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