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Ask Sheila: How Long is a Pumping Session at Work?
Anne and baby Emily (3.5 months) ask, "When I return to work, how long should I pump during each pumping session?" A: Typically, moms are pumping between 10 and 15 minutes per session. Moms may pump longer if they don't have an efficient hospital-grade breastpump, or if they have time and the milk is still flowing. Remember with younger babies, under six months old, most moms are pumping every three hours while they are away from their baby. It is a supply and demand equation...
Why Provide Hospital-Grade Breast Pumps in Mother’s Rooms?
Many companies may think, why should I provide my employees with a hospital-grade pump in the lactation room? After all, many insurance companies will provide a personal breast pump to new parents. While it’s easy to think that providing a hospital grade pump in the mother’s room is superfluous, it is actually very beneficial not only to the parents, but to the company as well. Hospital Grade vs. Personal Pump Hospital-Grade pumps are heavy-duty breast pumps meant for multiple users while ...
Look Mom, No Hands! Getting the Right Hands-Free Pumping Bra
If you are a mom who needs to pump at work 3-4 times daily, or a mom who is pumping at home to build her supply, or to store milk while she is away from her baby, then you may want to consider getting a hands-free bra. A hands-free bra gives you the ability to do other activities instead of just holding the pump flanges. You can eat, talk on the phone, or be on your laptop while pumping. Instead of holding and watching the milk flow into the bottles, some moms find they are able to express mo...
How to Find The Perfect Nursing Bra Pad
Most mothers may not think about what type of nursing bra pad they need until they start leaking. It could be at the dinner table with friends or when the baby wakes and starts to cry. Suddenly the front of your shirt becomes a see-through blouse, as you try to use your arms to cover up. You could be at work running a little late for a pumping session and discover that the front of your blouse has two prominent wet spots, and you are frantically trying to see if you have anything that you can...
Top 5 Items To Have in Your Mother’s Room
A good quality mother’s room is essential for any business to not only enable their employees to be more productive, but also to retain their talent in the workplace. While the law requires companies to provide a space that is private and not the bathroom with break times, it only takes a few more amenities to make this space more comfortable and accommodating. It’s stressful for a mother to pump 3 times a day while juggling meetings and work. Your employees will appreciate and feel supported...
Scheduling, Room Access, and Cleaning Your Mother’s Room
Having a mother’s room is an essential for your breastfeeding employees. What makes this benefit even better is to make sure that all moms can have access when they need it and the room is pleasant for all to use. it is important to have usage policies for the mother’s room that work best for your company. If you have several mothers using the room, you need to consider a scheduling system, room access, and policies to keep the room clean. There are several options for each of these. You want...
Create Your Breastfeeding or Pumping Space at Home
Mothers who breastfeed need to feed their baby 8 to 12 times a day, especially if their baby is going through a growth spurt. Breastfeeding a baby takes time, so it’s a good idea to make the most of your time while nursing. One good way is to create your breastfeeding space. This is an area of your home that is set aside for breastfeeding so that both you and the baby are comfortable. If you are pumping milk for your baby, this is also a great place to do your pumping sessions. Not only does ...
Ask Sheila: How do I travel without my baby while breastfeeding?
Jillian S. asks, “My husband and I are going to be separated from our three-month-old baby Jack for several days to be in my sister’s wedding. Jack will be staying with Grandma for the four days and three nights we are away. Can I continue breastfeeding when I return? Will I still have a good milk supply and will he still want to breastfeed?” A: The good news is babies do better with separation than their parents and should adjust just fine. You will most likely be able to continue with your ...
How Lactation Programs Protect The Bottom Line (Part 2): Retention, Morale, and Public
Providing workplace lactation support is proven to be a good investment for both the business and employees. Not only does it have cost savings, but it is a good investment in retaining valuable employees. Giving breastfeeding mothers workplace lactation support benefits the company and leads to happier and more loyal employees. In Part 2 of our blog (click here for Part 1) we will look at how lactation program lead to increased employee retention, happy and productive employees, and a posi...
How Lactation Programs Protect The Bottom Line (Part 1): Healthcare Savings
Many companies have learned that providing workplace lactation support is a good business investment. Having a dedicated space for breastfeeding mothers to pump milk, and workplace breastfeeding support leads to happier and more loyal employees and significant cost savings to the business. In Part 1 of our blog, we will look at how lactation programs reduce company costs through health care savings and why it is great for your business! Breastfeeding Lowers Medical Costs Breastfed babies ha...
Breastfeeding Education For Your Employees
Breastfeeding Education For Your Employees Breastfeeding education for your employees is an important part of your company’s lactation program. Employees that have information and resources available to them through their work are better prepared to balance breastfeeding with their job responsibilities. This information isn’t just for moms, Dads also are an important part of breastfeeding! Both parents benefit when expectant fathers are also well informed. Companies that provide lactation edu...
How to Discuss Breastmilk with Your Caregiver
How to Discuss Breastmilk With Your Caregiver Going back to work and leaving your baby with a caregiver for the first time is stressful and worrisome for all moms. If you plan to have your caregiver give breastmilk to your baby, then it’s important to make sure they know your baby’s schedule and how to handle breastmilk. This not only includes daycares but nannies and grandparents as well. We suggest that you discuss a feeding plan with your caregiver so you know how they will handle your br...
Workplace Breastfeeding Laws
Are you familiar with the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law? In 2010 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) amended the FLSA to include this federal law. This law covers non-exempt (hourly) employees covered by the FLSA. What many people do not realize, is that even if ACA is repealed in the future 28 states have their own breastfeeding laws that are similar or more comprehensive than the federal law! The federal law mandates that employers shall provide a reasonable break time...
Five Ways That Moms Can Use the Mother’s Room to Their Advantage
Working mothers often need to pump milk 2 to 4 times a day. Considering that a pumping session can take 20 minutes, how can a busy mother take advantage of her time in the mother’s room? 1. Networking: Many mothers have made connections with other moms from other areas of their company through Mother’s Rooms. Moms often see the same people in the mother’s rooms every day, so it is natural for them to get to know each other and chat while pumping or getting their milk at the end of the day. T...
Under the Lab Coat: Medical Student Moms who Nurse
Medical residencies are a notoriously grueling rite of passage. But what if you’re a doctor-in-training who’s also a nursing mom? A recent study found that only 27% of physician mothers who start to breastfeed can meet their 12-month goal. For them, lab coats serve as a daily reminder of their professional dreams — while also concealing their personal struggles. Frustrating Moments Gaelen Dwyer, a physician trainee nursing her twin infant sons, recently wrote an article for the Association of...
Mom Hack: Cold & Flu Prevention Tips For Your Family
Now that flu season is in full force, it's important to remember prevention tips to protect you and your baby. This is even more important today with the outbreak of a new respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus. Like other flu viruses, this is spread through the air by coughing and sneezing, touching hands, and objects with the virus and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands. Here are prevention methods from the CDC to prevent getting cold, flu, and ...
