Breastfeeding for Working Mamas

Heading back to work? Being a working mom doesn't have to mean you'll have to stop breastfeeding altogether -- it just means you may have to start planning better so that baby can still get all the nutrients he needs. From supplementing with formula to pumping at work, we cover it all here for the working mamas out there.

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Q&A: Does going back to work mean giving my baby formula?

Do I need to give my two-and-a-half-month-old baby formula when I go back to work next month?...

Q&A: Can I pump less often at work?

When I'm at work, do I need to pump as often as my baby eats, or can I do a little less often?...

Working Moms & Breastfeeding: What you need to know

So maternity leave is over, and it's time to go back to work. Whether that feels like good news or bad news, it's a lot to consider when it comes to moms who breastfeed. If you fall into that category, this is the section for you. Breastfeeding.com will guide moms who work and breastfeed through the entire process. One of the first things on your mind is probably pumping and rightly so. There's a lot to think about when it comes to the world of breastfeeding working moms, and pumping is first on the list. We'll tell you about all the basics of pumping and help you with any complications that might come up. These might include maintaining your milk supply and navigating how to pump while you are at work. With pumping, of course, comes introducing the bottle. Our breastfeeding for working mamas section will walk you through that process as well, and let you know what to do if baby has trouble taking the bottle. There is also a lot to think about when it comes to scheduling--will you nurse more during the night? What happens when you just want more sleep? Can you pump milk in advance and, if so, how far in advance? What happens with nighttime feedings if you have a business trip? What if baby has trouble eating without you, so you start feeding more at night than during the day? We'll help you navigate all these questions and more in this section, dedicated solely to breastfeeding moms who work just like you.

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