https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:26:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-work#post-167611 Thu, 24 May 2012 12:33:17 +0000 brownie 167611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You should plan to pump every 2-3 hours like when your baby eats. As your baby gets bigger those times will increase but if you increase them early, you wont have enough supply. I made that mistake. I know it is hard but it is totally worth it. If you are hourly, they are legally required to provide that time for you (they don't have to pay for it). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-work#post-167571 Thu, 24 May 2012 12:09:22 +0000 His Barista 167571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I have a 5 hour shift I am generally gone for 6 hours total. So I try to pump once in the middle.<br /> I think you will just have to find what works best for you. By law I think they have to let you though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-work#post-167562 Thu, 24 May 2012 12:06:45 +0000 pelikila 167562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here it is: <a href="http://lactationmatters.org/2012/05/17/pumping-strategies-for-the-working-mother/" rel="nofollow">http://lactationmatters.org/2012/05/17/pumping-strategies-for-the-working-mother/</a></p> <p>I thought it was interesting to see how different schedules might work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-work#post-167560 Thu, 24 May 2012 12:04:51 +0000 pelikila 167560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It all depends on you and your supply. I saw a chart the other day that I'll try to link to that gave a glimpse into a few different types of schedules some people keep. In general, many of us go with around every 3 or so hours. Some people can do less and some people have to do more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-work#post-167547 Thu, 24 May 2012 11:59:50 +0000 jennylynn 167547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I return to work in a couple of weeks and was wondering how often I should pump at work in order to keep my supply adequate. Would I pump when I would normally feed her (between 2-3 hours) or could I go longer. I'm a nurse so leaving the floor often may be difficult. </p>