Whether for work, daycare or yourself, you may start spending the day away from your baby soon. Being away from your little one can come with logistical and emotional challenges. We can help with tips on how to plan ahead to prepare yourself and your infant for this transition.
In this article:
Feeding tips
Transitioning back to work and breastfeeding
If you’re breastfeeding and plan to continue, here are some helpful tips for planning to be away from baby. If you haven’t ordered one already, make sure you order your free breast pump now through a DME provider.
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- Practice pumping. Get comfortable using your pump at home so you’re prepared when you need it at work. This also gives your baby time to get used to drinking breastmilk from a bottle.
- Let your employer know your plan to pump, so they can support you at work.
- Talk to co-workers with children. They can be a great resource for advice specific to your workplace.
- Ask if there are dedicated lactation rooms and storage solutions for your milk at work, or what to use if there aren’t.
- During work hours, try to keep to a consistent pumping schedule, every two to three hours for 15 minutes. Setting a timer if you're able to can be a big help. Without planned breaks or reminders, it can be easy to miss a session, which can be painful.