Today, Explained My lovely lady pumps
Apr 16, 2019
In this engaging discussion, Anna North, a Vox reporter and new mom, opens up about the trials of breastfeeding and pumping while balancing work. She shares her humorous and heartfelt experiences navigating the setup and logistics of using a breast pump in various settings, bringing attention to the stigma around breastfeeding in public. Anna highlights the urgent need for better maternity leave policies in the U.S. and advocates for a future where breastfeeding is normalized, reducing the reliance on pumps.
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Benefits of Pumping
- Pumping enables breastfeeding while working, offering health and emotional benefits.
- It helps maintain milk supply, crucial for continued breastfeeding outside of work.
Pumping's Time Cost
- Pumping consumes significant work time, around 90 minutes daily.
- This time commitment and difficulty for certain professions may contribute to a wage penalty for breastfeeding mothers.
Extreme Pumping Locations
- Mothers shared challenging pumping stories, like in airport terminals or on trains.
- One even pumped in a cadaver fridge for convenience and refrigeration.