The PedsDocTalk Podcast

Pumping and Going Back to Work

September 01, 2021 Dr. Mona Amin
The PedsDocTalk Podcast
Pumping and Going Back to Work
Show Notes

On this episode I welcome back certified lactation counselor Melissa of @pump_momma_pump on Instagram to discuss pumping and going back to work. We discuss the following:  

  • Pumping considerations when going back to work
  • Tips for success emotionally and physically
  • Considerations for space to pump
  • How to best schedule pumpings 
  • Common hurdles and how to overcome them 

Further reading: Break Time for Nursing Mothers under the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) along with Frequently Asked Questions https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/nursing-mothers#:~:text=for%20Nursing%20Mothers-,Break%20Time%20for%20Nursing%20Mothers,Section%207%20of%20the%20FLASH

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