Pumping at work

Anyone got any tips
For pumping and storing milk discreetly at work?

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I don’t but I also need tips lol haven’t gone to work yet

I don’t have experience as I’m not back at work but my momcozy cooler is brilliant for when I’ve pumped multiple times on days out and has kept it really cool. It’s big so maybe not discreet but a good way to keep it cool at least. Not sure if this is quite what you’re looking for though x

I put an ice pack in my cooler bag. It's like a lunch box. I used a wearable for a long time, so it fit as well, but it's worn out, so I'm using a Spectra now, and I just put that, and my bag in a tote bag...

It's discreet enough, but honestly, everyone knows where I'm going and why. They saw me waddle around the office and missed me when I was on maternity leave. I also make it no secret. Embrace it... it makes it easier to safeguard the time. You might be amazed at how many times people book over my breaks on my calendar.

As breastfeeding mama you are entitled to longer breaks or more frequent, gotta check which one for sure. I have a thermos cooler that holds 16oz maybe 20oz if you fill the bottles all the way to the top. Keeps them cool for 24 hr. As for pumps tho, you can get a little cooler for that and keep it in the fridge or in your bag.

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