https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:36:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-175794 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:52:24 +0000 MamaCate 175794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second the try not to stress about your output comments, although i know it is easier said than done! I have been back at work pumping for about 3 months now. It has been fine. I usually pump 2 times, around 10 and 2. It helps to have a rough schedule. Your output will vary--i get anywhere from8-16 oz in a day and LO takes 11 oz so having a freezer stash helps. I also have a handsfree pumping bra that is great! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-175773 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:24:28 +0000 purrpletulips 175773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try not to stress about how much you are able to pump when you first go back, the stress can affect your supply. The hardest thing I found was similar to @thehistoryofus; finding my new routine which included pumping while trying to get caught back up on what happened while I was away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-175763 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:11:40 +0000 T.H.O.U. 175763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck! These are all great suggestions! The hardest part for me was finding my new "routine" but it has worked out. I started pumping 3 times at work plus sometimes on my way to or from work. Pumping in the car was a great way to add in a pumping session without taking more time at work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-175646 Thu, 31 May 2012 23:34:06 +0000 His Barista 175646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: I put the kindle app on my phone so I can read. Or I get on here. : )</p> <p>I don't have a pump room at work. I don't like to use the restroom. I usually just tell the girls I need to take some time to pump and head into the back room. I just relax and try not to worry about time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-175638 Thu, 31 May 2012 23:20:22 +0000 brownie 175638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pump one side at the first feeding while baby is on the other. You will get more milk at that point. Don't feel threatened by your work into pumping less. Take the time you need. Relax as much as absolutely possible. Do something fun while you pump. I used to go amazon shopping while pumping. Go and see your baby if it is possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-175600 Thu, 31 May 2012 22:33:19 +0000 Jasmin 175600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awesome. Thanks for everyone the tips! I can't wait to try the cookies. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-175134 Thu, 31 May 2012 18:28:10 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 175134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pump as much as you can at first, your supply may take a dip. Buy some magazines :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-175117 Thu, 31 May 2012 18:22:17 +0000 pelikila 175117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Massage before and during, compressions during, and hand expressing afterwards. Relax, really try to disconnect from work and any other pressures. If photos alone don't help with letdown try video, clothes that smell like your baby, etc. Don't rush it, pumping took me a good 45 minutes sometimes to get letdown. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-175108 Thu, 31 May 2012 18:19:32 +0000 keiki_mama 175108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've made these lactation cookies a couple of times and they are delicious: <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-lactation-cookies-by-noel-trujillo-192346" rel="nofollow">http://www.food.com/recipe/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-lactation-cookies-by-noel-trujillo-192346</a></p> <p>Not sure if the cookies helped but I did notice an increase in my milk supply. It's a great excuse for a delicious treat! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-174996 Thu, 31 May 2012 17:19:57 +0000 banana 174996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, also find out where there is an alternative pumping room in case somebody takes your slot. I've had to use the alternative pumping room many many times because somebody was in the main pumping room during my slot. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-174994 Thu, 31 May 2012 17:18:26 +0000 banana 174994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there a pumping room where you work? If so, you might want to call right now and reserve your slots! I should've called in ahead of time but I didn't and I ended up getting odd hours. Next time I will reserve my pumping time slots ahead of time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-174970 Thu, 31 May 2012 16:55:56 +0000 regberadaisy 174970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm interested too! Going back week after next :(<br /> I've been pumping more this week and I barely get anything if she's not nursing at the same time. I've tried pictures but no dice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-174964 Thu, 31 May 2012 16:49:20 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 174964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only thing that has helped me so far is to try to pump on her same schedule to keep up your supply. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-174897 Thu, 31 May 2012 15:37:05 +0000 MsLipGloss 174897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have any advice (butterbean is my first and still baking!), but thought I would bump this for the experienced mommas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-leave-is-over-any-pumpingbreastfeeding-tips#post-174744 Thu, 31 May 2012 14:21:26 +0000 Jasmin 174744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi all! I'm returning to work on Monday and am incredibly nervous about leaving my little one at daycare. She's my second child, but she's starting daycare a little younger than my first. I'd like to continue supplying her with breastmilk. I have a decent stash of milk in the freezer and plan to pump throughout the day. Do you ladies have any tips or words of wisdom on this? :-) </p>