Are you returning to work after maternity leave? Are you sweating thinking about the idea of pumping at work? If so, you are not alone. Pumping at work is awkward. Some people even find it nauseating. No wonder, many women feel so nervous at the very idea of breast pumping at work.
For new moms, back-to-work can be quite hectic after a baby arrives. This is especially true if you’re deciding to milk for the baby at work. I’ve pulled together several helpful tips to ensure an easy transition back to work as you add pumping to your calendar.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers must provide a functional space for use of expressing milk at work. Many employers are not unaware of what a new mom needs, so before you go back to work, suggest for what you might need for an easy transition. If you are unsure of your rights as a breastfeeding employee, you may want to get that information here.
It’s quite stressful to go back to work after childbirth. As we’ve seen here, just the ins and outs of pumping at work are headache-inducing. If you are still trying to figure out the whole back-to-work thing, you might want to write to my colleague, Jane Harper. Pumping at work must not only be acceptable but also promoted. Good luck!
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