Breast Pumping at Work or in Public

First and foremost, make sure you have a comfortable, clean place to relax so that you can pump at work. It would be ideal if there was a place to sit and a sink. If not, there are still several things you can do to make sure you keep up your milk supply.

If you do not have the luxury of a pumping room at work for privacy you can use a blanket or a guard to cover up. Many stores make fashionable robes to cover your chest while you nurse or pump. They are widely available and some even have pockets and tie around your neck so that your hands can be free to hold the pump.

Another helpful tool would be a hands free pumping bra. These can be purchased at nursing stores or you can make the homemade version, by taking an old sports bra and cutting two slits in each side. That way the pump stays attached to your breast and your hands are free.

Having a sink is ideal to rise your bottle components, but if not, take a package of wipes in your bag so that you are able to clean them completely to prevent molding. Please remember to let your electric pump continue to run after you have finished to prevent moisture build up in the hoses.

After you have pumped, rinsed you bottles and begin to clean up, it is important to store your milk properly. If you plan to reuse your pump at work the same day, you may want to pour your milk into a Playtex Ziploc baggie and write the date on it. Avent also makes small, durable and reusable milk storage containers that are easy to transport. Whatever you store your milk in, make sure to put it directly in to a freezer or refrigerator until you get home.

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