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I’m fully breastfeeding and I want to start working what can I do? I don’t think I’d be able to pump as much as I need to.

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the job i work allows me to pump at least every 2-3 hours i have a hands free one as well and wear it as i work

my problem is starting a supply I can’t seem to find the right pump to get the job done

the spectra pump is amazing! it’s not very portable though. maybe you can start a little before work to start building up a little stash. ☺️

how do I start working? I can’t come home every 3 hours to feed him. I’m in a sticky situation:/

I have the motif luna and it works well! I pump every morning after his first feed and I usually get around 4.5 ounces. The days I go to work I pump every 3 hours and I usually make within an ounce of what he eats the rest I makeup with my weekend pumps!

i have the momcozy s9 i believe but i started building up my supply after she was born and just put it in the freezer and i stopped shortly after bc i felt like i had no time for myself always doing that but since ive been working and she’s been flying through that stash i pump at least 2 or 3 times at work and get about 4-8oz each session and just freeze it as she goes through what i very first had if you pump after each feed how i was you’ll start to make more like everyone says its a supply and demand thing if you start after each feed before working you’ll create more and have to pump after each feed more and more it’s a hassle but it’s worth it when you can get back to yourself as well bc you know your LO can be fed

You don’t have to come home to pump. Your work should have a location for you to pump is not either a bathroom or your car and you just store your milk in the fridge (as we as your pump parts to avoid bacteria growth).

: that’s understandable. i’m sorry to hear that. but i’m sorry; i meant before you get a job or work, you can try to pump a little now and make a stash in the freezer. try to practice bottles with your little one, if you haven’t already, to practice with them. that way there will be some milk at home for him to drink while you’re working. and while you’re at work, you can pump too to add to your freezer stash. hopefully you’ll be able to build up enough for that to work. ☺️

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