2006-10-03 04:55:07 · 15 answers · asked by snape4good 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I did the same thing! I breast fed my son until he was 1 year old and worked full time. I would feed him in the morning and then pump through out the day. Make sure you have a good pump and that you pump at least 2-3 times while at work. This keeps your supply up. Try not to let yourself get engorged before you pump because this will slow your production. You can purchase milk storage bags and date them when you pump. Give those to the sitter and you will be good to go! Good Luck!
2006-10-03 05:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by me:0) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I breastfed all 4 of my children while working full time. Each one breastfed at least a year and as long as three years. A Medela Pump In Style is an absolute necessity. Do a yahoo search for Medela and you will find there web page. This company is great. You can also search for a lactation consultant. Mine was awesome. There is a group called La Leche League (do another yahoo search) and you can find a support group of other working breastfeeding moms thru them. Also a lifesaver. It can be done if you put the right effort into it. Good Luck!
2006-10-03 05:16:05 · answer #2 · answered by Liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Get 3 To 4 Months Off. When You Go Back To Work Use A Breast Pump.
2006-10-03 05:04:44 · answer #3 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I plan on doing the same thing also. Never breasfed before so I don't know what to expect. I know that I can have the company set aside a conference room a few times a day for me for a 1/2 hour each time to pump. My office is in a high traffic area, so sitting here wouldn't work out too well. I plan on pumping at work and as much as I can at night.
2006-10-03 04:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by jevic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's great. It takes some work but it can be done! Invest in a good breast pump it makes all the difference in the world. You're baby will be better off for it. I went back to work full time after my second baby and carried my breast pump and icepack everywhere I went. I nursed her for a little over a year, I'm sure you are up to date on all the way it benefits your baby and I can attest to that, my little one has not been sick a day in her life and she just turned 5 this past June!
2006-10-03 05:50:37 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Baby♥Girl♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's great it's nice to know so many people are breastfeeding. All the answers above are right...
all the new mothers remember to eat healthy before u pump have something sweet not tart or tangy. the milk will taste better. I would dring natural coconut water and both my boys would latch on without a problem.. Nothing spicy it will affect ur milk. Brocolli taste like **** (you can have ur greens but not before u pump) i tried it (mymilk). Freeze it not a problem either. but u do need to pump 'cause the more u pump the more milk you have.
Good luck to all new moms.
2006-10-03 05:11:34 · answer #6 · answered by hialeahstyle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I plan on doing the same. I am going to feed him in the morning before work and then pump a couple of times throughout the day, so that his caretaker will have milk for the next day. I haven't done it yet because I am still pregnant, but I know that it's something that I really want to do for my child. Good luck to you. BTW, there is a law that your work must provide you a place to pump in private and also a refrigerator to store your pumped milk, so make sure that they know your plans.
2006-10-03 04:58:09 · answer #7 · answered by peachy4995 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was the nanny for a mother who was gone almost 12 hours a day and she breastfed exclusivly for the first 6 months. What she did was pump at work, but she was consistantly pumping twice a day. As long as you're consistant your milk production will stay up. She fed the baby before she left, and I was sure to feed her early afternoon so that when mom got home, she'd be hungry again. Invest in a good breastpump and be sure to find a place you can get to and feel comfortable in so you can pump productivly. It's hard at first, but it'll get easier. Stick with it you can do it! :)
2006-10-03 05:00:50 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa, That's me! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you , I did as well and my best advice is to get a good pump. I would pump right after a feeding about 2-4 oz and freeze it. It worked out really well the only problem was sometimes during the day I would leak, so make sure to get a pack of carefree pantyliner to put in your bra. Those nursing pads were a joke
2006-10-03 05:00:33 · answer #9 · answered by skhoury28nails 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on choosing to breastfeed! It's a wonderful bond with your child. I pumped after my first daughter went to daycare after I went back to work. Fortunately I had an office that I could close the door and lock it. Good luck with this!
2006-10-03 05:03:14 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋