| Being a mom and breastfeeding is a very importantjob | | | | private location at work where you can pump. Put a |
| and hard work for both new and experienced moms. | | | | sign on the door to keep others out, so you can pump |
| You are providing vitalnutrients to your precious | | | | without being interrupted if needed. |
| bundles of joy. Add in a full-time job, and itsometimes | | | | 6. Ask about Flex Time and Alternative Work |
| seems a bit overwhelming. As a fellow working mom | | | | Schedules - If you don't ask, your work will not offer it. |
| and someone whobreastfeed her two boys, you can | | | | Maybe you can go back to work part-time initially or |
| be successful and here are ten breastfeedingtips for | | | | work new hours that would better align with your |
| working moms to help: | | | | babies' feeding schedule. Ask about telecommuting if |
| | | | it's available and would work for your job. |
| 1. Get lots of rest- You'll be tempted to try to do too | | | | 7. Try to Find A Daycare Close to Work - You could |
| much as the overachiever you probably are. | | | | pop over quick "lunch" for baby. |
| 2. Drink lots of water & eat right - Put a big sports | | | | 8. Get the Right Tools - Don't skimp on a breast pump. |
| bottle of water and ice at your desk and finish it by | | | | This will be a huge part of your life and you need one |
| lunch then another by the time you leave work. Break | | | | that is comfortable and can do the job. Buy a good |
| away from your desk to eat a healthy lunch. | | | | one or rent one. Get a good nursing pillow, nursing bra |
| 3. Schedule pumping time on your calendar - Make an | | | | and breast support pillow to help make your life easier. |
| appointment with your breast pump. If it's not on your | | | | 9. Don't Give Up - Stress from juggling work and |
| calendar people will think you are free and schedule | | | | family, can cause you to quit before you would like to. |
| you. | | | | Don't give up, you can do this!!! |
| 4. Network - Whether it be from a good friend, | | | | 10. Relax, be flexible, AND ENJOY - Make |
| parenting website, breastfeeding group, or lactation | | | | breastfeeding a personal experience and adapt as |
| consultant, if you need help ask. They can give tons of | | | | you need. What works for one may not work for |
| suggestions you'd never think of on your own. | | | | another. Just find your nursing groove and relax |
| 5. Get Comfortable - Whether it's while nursing your | | | | because you are providing your baby a precious gift. |
| baby or pumping, you need to find spot where both | | | | Enjoy the experience of snuggling with your baby as |
| you and your baby can be comfortable. Scout out a | | | | you feed him. |