E135: Pumping At Work

Send us Fan MailIf you’re heading back to work and trying to keep breastfeeding going, you already know the truth nobody puts on the checklist: pumping can feel like a whole second shift. We sit down and get specific about how to make pumping at work doable, including what to plan before your first day back, how to protect your milk supply during long separations, and how to handle the emotional mix of relief, grief, excitement, and guilt that can all show up at once.We walk through what the law actually supports for many nursing parents, including protections tied to the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Pump Act (PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act). We talk about what a real lactation space should include (and why being told to pump in a bathroom is not okay), plus how to communicate early with a supervisor or HR so you’re not quietly suffering while your supply takes the hit.Then we get practical: building a pumping schedule that matches your shift, using wearable pumps when breaks are hard to come by, and troubleshooting low output without obsessing over ounces. We cover milk storage with a fridge or a cooler, labeling, cleaning pump parts with limited time, and the kind of backup plan that saves your day when a part goes missing or a pump quits.If you want a sustainable system that fits your job, your baby, and your goals (even if those goals change), hit play. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s returning to work, and leave a review so more parents can find this support.Visit our website, here: https://hatchednlatched.com/Follow us on Facebook at Hatched & LatchedFollow us on Instagram at @hatchenlatchedShow CreditsHost: Angie Rosier Music: Michael Hicks Photographer: Toni WalkerEpisode Artwork: Nick Greenwood Producer: Gillian Rosier FramptonVoiceover: Ryan Parker