Obstacles to Pumping at Work and Tips to Overcome Them

July 13th, 2015   Leave a comment  

If you live in the United States, then you most likely do not have paid parental leave from work. Unfortunately, most working moms need to head back to the office just when they’ve established nursing. Pumping can be a real challenge, but hopefully these tips can help you overcome some obstacles!

Not Enough Time . . . → Read More: Obstacles to Pumping at Work and Tips to Overcome Them

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Scheduling Pump Breaks at Work

February 12th, 2015   Leave a comment  

As a freelance writer, I enjoy a very flexible schedule. This is fantastic in terms of pumping milk for my baby during my work day. Ordinarily, I just set my timer to pump, put down my work, and hop to it every few hours.

Recently, I took on an exciting assignment. The only downside? . . . → Read More: Scheduling Pump Breaks at Work

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Donating Breastmilk: Tips for Stay-home Moms

October 23rd, 2014   Leave a comment  

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I’ve signed up to be a milk donor with the Columbus milk bank. I’ve got 50 ounces of breastmilk on ice so far–25% of my 200-ounce minimum donation!

Because I stay home with my younger two kids, I’ve been finding it challenging to find time to pump . . . → Read More: Donating Breastmilk: Tips for Stay-home Moms

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