Showing posts with label working mother. Show all posts
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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

A Guide to Successful Breast Feeding at Work

In this post I would like to share a bit of my experience in breastfeeding my babies while juggling work. 

1. Establiah strong milk supply by direct latch during the first month of baby's life 

2. Get a double electric pump. My personal pump was Medela and it is still functioning after 5 years. Use nursing bra front clip type as a way to achieve hands free and you can continue working while the pump is running.

3. Pump every 3 hours during work day. 

4. Direct latch while at home

5.  Continue latching regularly at night 

6. Continue latching even when mummy is sick or down with fever

7. Determination is king

8. Join a support group on FB from start of pregnancy 

9. Talk to your boss and colleagues about your wish to pump at work so colleagues and co workers can have a better understanding of your preference 

10. Garner lots of support from people around you.