https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:21:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258706 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 13:46:21 +0000 PrincessBaby 2258706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just to note since I just saw others asking about doing it while you drive...I tuck the flanges into my bra and wear a cover. The seatbelt is the trickiest part :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258703 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 13:44:55 +0000 PrincessBaby 2258703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Medela Freestyle and pump while I drive (I am a drug rep so I'm in my car all day). I definitely see a drop in output if I'm stressed or my day is going not as I planned and I'm rushing to get around. But it beats sitting stationary for 20 min pump sessions 3x a day. That's 60 minutes I could be at home with my LOs. I also work a lot and I do what I have to do to beat the clock as much as I can and get home to them since I don't really have a normal 9-5. So I say just do what you have to do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258702 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 13:39:28 +0000 Mae 2258702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could definitely do a stationary bike if your tubes were long enough. I feel like you could do an elliptical if you sort of kept your knees bent so that your upper body wasn't bouncing while your bottom half did the motion. Plus: great ass workout. Minus: When you get tired you might bounce right out of your flanges lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258683 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 13:08:15 +0000 lady grey 2258683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @matador84, do you commute by car? If so it would be easier to do it then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258671 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 12:45:46 +0000 Purpledaisy 2258671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TiredmommaMD: I'd give it a try! I'd be most worried about it effecting for much I would produce but you never know, it might not effect you at all. I think it's worth a shot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258652 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 11:37:56 +0000 matador84 2258652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you pump and drive instead? I don't know if the flanges would stay in place if you did it while working out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258638 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 11:07:05 +0000 TiredmommaMD 2258638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbird: Oh my goodness I never fill up a whole bottle! </p> <p>@wonderstruck: I do pump while on the computer and while driving. I am always doing something else, but I can't seem to find time in my day to exercise. </p> <p>Thanks for all the feedback. It seemed a little crazy, but I thought maybe someone out there has tried it. Maybe I'll just give it a try. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258630 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 10:30:22 +0000 yellowbird 2258630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could do a stationary bike but not an elliptical. Get bigger bottles so you don't have to stop when your bottles get full! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258625 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 10:14:50 +0000 Corduroy 2258625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It might be worth an experiment. The other day I pumped while getting ready (brush teeth, do hair and makeup). It worked out well but I don't usually do hair or makeup so it won't be an everyday thing for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258624 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 10:07:57 +0000 Anya 2258624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could see the stationary bike potentially working out. You might as well give it a try and if it doesn't work out try to think of some other alternatives for multitasking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258615 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 09:42:44 +0000 wonderstruck 2258615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it would be more efficient to pump while sitting at the computer or something like that. I imagine pumping while exercising would hurt your milk production. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258453 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 00:19:54 +0000 renee 2258453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I'm pumping, if I'm not totally relaxed and in a zen place mentally, I produce nothing. If I'm relaxed, I actually produce quite a lot. I've heard this is pretty common, so I imagine exercising while pumping would be difficult! But I've heard of women driving and pumping so who knows! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258434 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 23:25:25 +0000 daniellemybelle 2258434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it is too much moving around! And I was a low producer but I feel like there would no way I could get a good letdown while doing all that. </p> <p>I would rather say try to fit in a pumping session while you are doing something else a little calmer....? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258431 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 23:20:51 +0000 jh524 2258431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think your intentions are right on however I could see this as becoming a huge mess very easily! Lol. Too much movement for sure! Try to keep your exercise sessions focused on only you and nothing else. You need that time for yourself!! I mean can you imagine if someone actually walked in and saw you pumping while on the elliptical LOL. Keep it simple girl ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258427 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 23:05:33 +0000 Torchwood 2258427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with @birdofafeather. Though I wonder if it would effect how much you produce? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258425 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 23:03:15 +0000 birdofafeather 2258425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could have done a stationary bike once I was comfortable with the pump. I think the elliptical would be too much bouncing around and not long enough tubes? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-ridiculous-idea#post-2258421 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 22:55:08 +0000 TiredmommaMD 2258421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thinking of trying to pump while on the elliptical or stationary bike. I am a WOHM and I work a lot. (Wish I didn't but that's our reality right now) Trying to figure out ways to multitask to get more done during the day. Anyone else doing this? Does it seem crazy? </p>