Breastfeeding and working?

Question

I work 5 hours a day and there pretty strict about being gone for more then a couple minutes for the bathroom. We only get a 5 min break if we each make our "goal" for appointments, im a telemarketer.
How would i be able to pump while at work since it usually takes at least 10 min.?

I live in NJ

Answer 1

Talk to your supervisor. If you only work 5 hours, you may be able to pump at night after your little one goes to sleep and your body would adjust to the 5 hour stretch.

I have a 2.5 month old, and she already sleeps through the night. I pump at night before I go to bed and put it in the fridge for the next day.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I would hope that there would be a law that would allow you time to pump. Or that your employer would be nice enough to let you. If you really can't do it for those 5 hours I would suggest showing up to work 15 minutes early, pump immediately before clocking on, then after clocking off, immediately pump again before leaving work.

Answer 3

Since you're in the telemarketing field, it's going to be hard to get a break, since you actually should be pumping 15-20 per session. I would recommend pumping just before you leave for work, and then as soon as you get home, pump again. You might also try to talk to your employer to see if he/she can accommodate your pumping. They may be understanding since you have a legitimate need to go on break.

Answer 4

I think that most jobs have rules for people that are breastfeeding and most places require a place for women to pump, other than a bathroom. Talk to a supervisor and check the company policy and laws.

Answer 5

Where do you live? You could fight this policy as many states have laws that require employers to provide time and space for mothers to pump breast milk.