Emily Hahn, Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania Editor’s Note: The author shares the experience of returning to work, pumping, and providing enough breast milk for the following day without maintaining a supply of frozen breast milk. Many parents who pump… Read More
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Posted: October 13, 2020 by Yael Breimer
Making It Work: An Opportunity To Bring My Child To My Workplace
Angie Cantrell is the Director of Community Engagement at a nonprofit breastfeeding center in Omaha, Nebraska. Angie and her husband, Jesse, have four children. Angie spoke with New Beginnings several months ago about having the opportunity to bring… Read More
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Posted: January 7, 2020 by Yael Breimer
How Do I Make Pumping At Work More Enjoyable?
Let’s face it. Pumping at work probably isn’t the highlight of your day. If that’s the case, you’re definitely not alone. Jane W. recently posed a question to La Leche League USA: “I hate pumping at work. What… Read More
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Posted: March 26, 2019 by Yael Breimer
Returning To Work
Sadie Wright, Queens, New York I felt the sensation that usually would cue me to look at my baby to see if he needed feeding — my breasts filling up with milk. However, I was back at work,… Read More
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Posted: December 4, 2018 by Yael Breimer
Making It Work: Why I Avoid The ‘Freezer Stash’
Emily Hahn, Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania Editor’s Note: The author shares the experience of returning to work, pumping, and providing enough breast milk for the following day without maintaining a supply of frozen breast milk. Many parents who pump… Read More
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Posted: November 13, 2018 by Yael Breimer
Working and Breastfeeding: My Experience with Hand Expression
Hanna N. Wetzel, Cincinnati, Ohio Like most women who plan to go back to work after baby, I bought a breast pump before giving birth. Unlike most, it has sat untouched in my closet. I remember receiving it… Read More
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Last Updated: May 8, 2018 by Yael Breimer
Breastfeeding While Attending School
Eliza M. shares: “I was 17 when I had my son and the school that I attended was not breastfeeding friendly. They pressured me so hard into just pumping for two months and giving him formula. But I… Read More
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Posted: October 3, 2017 by Yael Breimer
Making It Work: Reconnecting with Your Partner
“My partner and I both work outside of the home. We have a nine-month-old son. Since we’re already away from our son so much due to work, we’re hesitant to leave him more than necessary outside of work… Read More
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Posted: July 11, 2017 by Yael Breimer
Making It Work; a Good Morning Routine
“I am returning to full-time work when my son is three months old. My son will be going to an in-home daycare where I’ll be able to stop in at lunch to nurse him. It was often difficult… Read More
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