Pumping and Going Back to Work

On this episode I welcome back certified lactation counselor Melissa of @pump_momma_pump on Instagram to discuss pumping and going back to work. We discuss the following: 

• Pumping considerations when going back to work
• Tips for success emotionally and physically
• Considerations for space to pump
• How to best schedule pumpings 
• Common hurdles and how to overcome them 

Further reading: Break Time for Nursing Mothers under the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) along with Frequently Asked Questions https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/nursing-mothers#:~:text=for%20Nursing%20Mothers-,Break%20Time%20for%20Nursing%20Mothers,Section%207%20of%20the%20FLASH. 

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