https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:53:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2778225 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 22:22:20 +0000 peaches1038 2778225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I absolutely would pump there!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2778219 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 20:52:30 +0000 maddyz 2778219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work in an open office with 2 to 3 other people and a door that opens onto the street. I pump at my desk under a cover. I sometimes pump when there are other people in the office if I know them. With my first I would go into the other room (but still not private) and it was in a way even more award. I have pumped on amtrak, airplanes, under the table at an event, at the tech table during rehearsal for shows I was designing and in so many dressing rooms. I've decided that I can't be bothered to hide. But I work in a very welcoming community, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2778095 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 12:55:43 +0000 agold 2778095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shantuck: "Meditation room" :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2778058 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 11:26:17 +0000 Shantuck 2778058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If there are too many people using the room, I think you can make the argument that they need to provide additional space. I'm a lawyer and another nursing mother lawyer and I were having issues with the joint use of our "mother's room" as a "meditation room" (aka private phone room for young males or so it seemed) and she sent a strongly worded email to the facilities coordinator that we were not be adequately accommodated and within an hour, new signage was put up, emails went out about the modified use, etc. I think it is worth an ask as to whether a secondary space can be made available to you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2778056 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 11:20:26 +0000 Mrsbells 2778056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peachykeen: I was always very weird about where I pumped. I basically avoided pumping at work as much as possible because I was weirded out by the hygiene issues and privacy. So I personally would not be able to pump in a cube. Does your sliding door lock? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2778026 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 09:57:35 +0000 snowjewelz 2778026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If there's no other choice, I would. Maybe play some music to drown out the pumping noise. I have no shame when it comes to making milk for my baby :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2778011 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 09:15:59 +0000 shabang 2778011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd do it, mainly for the reason that I could then get work done while pumping, get in my hours, and leave on time. Not sure how your workplace handles this, but if you have to clock out to pump in the lactation room, pumping at your desk could allow you to keep working. Especially early on, I felt like every minute at work was one away from my baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777961 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 07:42:57 +0000 peachykeen 2777961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all! It sounds like it's at least worth trying out :happy: I'm going to make sure to get on the lactation room schedule as well in case I need it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777958 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 06:52:18 +0000 KayKay 2777958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no shame, so yes, I'd totally do that if it were not convenient for me to get to the lactation room. I would probably try to work into that schedule, but if it didn't work out (either as a whole, or on certain days), I'd just go for it at my desk.</p> <p>But I'm also the person who will pump just about anywhere with a nursing cover overtop :silly: By the 3rd kid, my boobs seem like the least sexual thing ever, so I could give a crap whether people are thinking about them! haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777956 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 05:03:56 +0000 azjax 2777956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd do it! To me it would be worth it just to not have to pump on someone else's schedule. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777954 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 04:13:16 +0000 mrsbookworm 2777954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely do it. Unless your pump is super noisy, I don't think people would even notice. Just maybe hang something in your door so no one barges in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777953 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 02:24:39 +0000 gingerbebe 2777953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would. I have a Freestyle and I've pumped everywhere with it wearing a big hoodie zipup sweater of my husband's over the top. It's not the quietest pump but it's not that bad. I like the Rumina pump and nurse tanks bc I can just slip the flanges directly into it and pump away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777949 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 22:47:02 +0000 Portboston 2777949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>100% yes. I wouldn’t care if people heard my pump. Not like it’s an annoying sound, just that they’d be knowing I was pumping/thinking about my boobs. but I’m guessing most of your co workers know you have a newborn and there’s a good chance you’re nursing! I had a freemie which would have been great for this situation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777947 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 21:06:14 +0000 catomd00 2777947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd do it given your conditions. Get freemies and you'll be golden! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777940 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 20:02:04 +0000 MACSUNSHINE 2777940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would, pumping on your schedule is so much better. As long as the noise is not a problem for others. I pumped in my office for over a year, I had a frosted glass door that I put wrapping paper over to ensure no one could see in. A complete security violation but it made my time at work much easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777939 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 19:59:52 +0000 lady baltimore 2777939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hosted meetings in my classroom while pumping at my desk, so yes, I would pump in a cubicle. Way better use of your time, and it sounds like it is MORE private than the pumping room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777935 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 19:27:17 +0000 MrsADS 2777935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would without hesitation in that situation, but I am not weird at all about people hearing my pump or even if someone walks in. Whatever. It's just boobs and this is what they're designed to do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777933 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 19:21:56 +0000 Alba4 2777933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't work in an office but I wouldn't feel comfortable. My colleagues haves pumped in their classrooms, but I always went to our designated pumping spot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777930 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 19:07:03 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2777930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peachykeen: I would do it. I usually pumped with a lose shirt pulled right down over top (I had a hands free bra). No one could see a thing. I was very slick! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777928 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:48:05 +0000 Pollywog 2777928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work for the government. We have 5 ft cube walls and I have a door. No one could hear my spectra. It wasn't my first choice, but it was a 10 minute walk to the lactation room and I was pressed for time. More frequently I booked a conference room or an office if my boss was in a meeting. I was of the mindset that you do what you need to do </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777925 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:07:31 +0000 MsMini 2777925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely consider pumping in my cubicle! Especially since the pumping room sounds like a logistical nightmare. I am pretty open about my body/breastfeeding etc though (probably because I am a nurse and work with breastfeeding/pumping every day in NICU). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777922 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:59:02 +0000 peachykeen 2777922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, for context I do work in public health so most people are aware of/supportive of pumping moms (we even have a diabetic who checks her blood sugar during team meetings). I agree that more space is needed but we're short on office space already and it's government so I know that's not super likely in the near future.</p> <p>I'll definitely run the idea by my supervisor but my main concern is alienating colleagues. However, the walls are taller than me and there's only a tiny gap where the door meets the wall that I could cover with a scarf/blanket. They do pipe white noise into the big open room and I don't think my Spectra makes much noise but hard to say for sure until I try it I guess. It sure would be convenient not having to pump on someone else's schedule and get work done at the same time, but I plan to at least try out the pumping room for the first few days to see how it works.</p> <p>Thanks for your feedback! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777919 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:49:01 +0000 FancyGem 2777919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would talk to HR about an alternative, but if I would do it if I didn't have a choice. I honestly wouldn't be offended if someone was pumping near me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777916 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:39:45 +0000 ShootingStar 2777916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There’s no way I’d pump in a cubicle. Even if it had a door. Cubicle walls are thin and pumps tend to be loud. I would not want people hearing me pump and thinking about my boobs. Plus I can imagine it would make people uncomfortable. You also don’t know when someone might drop by. Then what do you? I could just see some 25 year old clueless male co-worker knocking on my cube, not understanding what the noise is. And then you say what, I’m busy go away? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777915 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:38:30 +0000 agold 2777915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would consider it considering the high walls and frosted glass door. It sounds like your work is a professional place with an HR person to whom you could complain if anyone made you feel uncomfortable about pumping in your own "office". Put a nice "do not disturb" sign on your door or even one of those special "i'm pumping" type signs I've seen on etsy. Set your pump on the carpeted ground, or on a top of a stack of papers on your desk and it shouldn't make too much noise. I'm a super modest, conservative person, but I'd definitely consider doing this. Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777913 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:33:34 +0000 DesertDreams88 2777913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, sounds like your company needs a another pumping room, stat. I'd be pushing for that before pumping in a semi-private cubicle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777908 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:20:36 +0000 Corduroy 2777908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peachykeen: I definitely wouldn’t pump in my cube. But high walls and a frosted door make it sound almost office like. Can people look down into your cube?</p> <p>I assume noise would be a factor but a whole department could hear me pump from inside my designated pumping room so they might just have to deal with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777904 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:53:45 +0000 PawPrints 2777904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never in a million billion years. Sorry! </p> <p>Are you saying the company requires women to pump in front of each other, without private rooms? Even inside the lactation room? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-cubicle#post-2777894 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:13:39 +0000 peachykeen 2777894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone pumped in their cubicle at work? I'm heading back to work in a week after having #2 and I'm considering it for convenience. I worked for the same organization when pumping for #1 but we've since moved buildings and there's only 1 lactation room for a lot of pumping moms. Currently there are 2 women signed up for each pumping slot - one uses the provided hospital-grade pump and the other has to use her own individual pump. The room is 4 floors down and I'll be pumping 3x a day.</p> <p>Technically I have access to this lactation room and will be worked into the schedule. However, given that my cube has high walls and a frosted glass sliding door, am I crazy for considering this? Will my coworkers think this is super weird/inappropriate? </p>