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Step 1
Buy the right breast pump. If you're only pumping a little bit of breast milk, you might be able to get away with a hand held manual pump. These are often priced very reasonably, and they're also convenient to carry around. But most working moms prefer a hospital grade electric pump. Most of these pumps allow you to extract milk from both breasts at once, making it more efficient while you're at the office. These pumps also come in a stylish carrying bag so you can have all the necessary supplies at hand.
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Step 2
Schedule time to pump. If you keep a calendar, make an appointment with yourself to pump breast milk. This helps you make pumping a priority so it doesn't get put off by your work tasks for that day.
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Step 3
Store breast milk in the office refrigerator. If discretion is important to you, you can put your storage containers in a lunch pail. Some electric breast pumps come with a pouch and ice packs so you can store breast milk in the bag. Remember to take your breast milk home with you at the end of the day and promptly put it in your refrigerator or freezer.
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Step 4
Find a comfortable environment. The days of pumping in the bathroom stall are just about over. Although not every place has a room for breastfeeding moms, most offices have something that will work. Lock the door, turn on some music and reflect on your time with your baby. When you're comfortable, you'll produce more breast milk.
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Step 5
Talk openly with management. It's easier to pump when you have the support of your boss. Let him know the statistics on breastfed children, that they're usually healthier than formula fed children. Inform him of how you breastfeeding will benefit the company, and he might even go out of his way to help you be comfortable.
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Step 6
Enjoy this gift that you're giving to your baby. Breastfeeding shouldn't be stressful. You're making time in your day to pump because it's the right thing to do for your baby. Remember, this is a relationship that no one else can have with your child.
