No where to pump

[hullingerb]

When I first got my job my second child was still a baby. I was only able to pump either in the changing room or bathroom. I am a cashier at a store. I'm part time but on the weekends I'm there for about 9 hours. I'm pregant with my 3rd child and I know I'm going to have to pump. I just wish that I had a place more comfortable than a hard little bench type seat. The bathroom is no place to pump because of all the germs in that room.

[sferguson17]

That would be pretty difficult. What about the warehouse? Would your employer be willing to make you a makeshift room near an electical outlet with boxes? You could try pumping in your car. I find that very comfortable, and they make adapters for the lighters. Would you employer be willing to let you borrow their or another persons office a few times a day? I wish you luck!

[Stephanie]

I would try your car.

If not, is there a place where you could put a chair with a curtain around you?

That really stinks.

Congratulations on your upcoming new little one.

[maabell]

I am sorry about this. I agree with the car suggestion or maybe a closet (i know not great.)

[yasmel]

I have pumped in my car and I love it. I put the a/c on, the radio w/ a nice station and I even though I had dark tinted windows, I put a shawl around my front just in case someone came to park next to my car.

[hotlama]

Try your car. I haven't pumped in my car yet but it works great for breastfeeding so I don't see why it wouldn't work for pumping. If you don't like the bench in the changing room, ask the person in charge of the rooms if you can keep a chair close by to take with you into the room.

[KaraJ]

you can also try pumping extra on the weekends and putting it in the fridge. Pump for ten minutes, stop for ten, and repeat for about an hour. Read a book or watch tv during this time to keep yourself from getting bored.

[tracylee]

that stinks that you have to be uncomfortable! argh... I like the car idea. Congrats on your new addition!

[momoffaith]

I pump in the car when I'm out of the office. If that isn't a good option for you talk to someone with an office and see if you can work out a deal. Maybe you could take your pump breaks when they are on break, at lunch or in meetings. Good luck and Congrats on #3.

[CaptHeather]

Would they let you keep a bag there with a comfortable pillow to sit on to make the changing room easier to deal with? I agree that pumping in the bathroom is no fun, and I have done that at conferences when I just couldn't find another option. Are you possibly working in a mall? The malls near where I live have nursing rooms for the privacy of moms if they want it, and I'm sure you could pump there too.

[gamrgrl]

I understand this problem! I work at a Credit Union and the ONLY place for me to pump is the bathroom. I wish you luck finding something. If the problem is the hard bench maybe you could just pack around a little pillow or 'stadium seat' to use there?