https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:25:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-can-just-pump-in-the-bathroom-if-you-want#post-1044398 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 14:08:14 +0000 looch 1044398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think in some cases, the person who says something like this is trying to be helpful. I mean, we're moms and this is what we're focused on, but not everyone else is. They don't realize that the suggestion is akin to preparing your lunch in the bathroom! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-can-just-pump-in-the-bathroom-if-you-want#post-1044393 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 14:07:28 +0000 Adira 1044393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Purpledaisy: Did you say anything in response? I think I would've just responded with "Uh, I'd rather pump in the closet!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-can-just-pump-in-the-bathroom-if-you-want#post-1044389 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 14:06:23 +0000 Purpledaisy 1044389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: seriously! That's the part that made me go ummmm? I have had to pump in the bathroom a couple of times when I wasn't able to get into the storage closet(it's locked if a manager isn't there) and it wasn't a huge deal but given the option I think anyone would pick the storage closet over the bathroom! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-can-just-pump-in-the-bathroom-if-you-want#post-1044267 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:30:50 +0000 Adira 1044267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the law only applies if your company (and maybe specifically the building you work in) has 50+ people. I'm not positive on that though.</p> <p>And I love how she added the "if you want" Like anyone would WANT to pump in the bathroom! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-can-just-pump-in-the-bathroom-if-you-want#post-1044266 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:30:40 +0000 T-Mom 1044266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At my client site, restroom was also my only official option. However, some of us moms banded together and demanded the facility manager to set us up a room, which was heavily utilized so I still had to use the restroom. The law was fulfilled because there were other facilities on site to pump, but they were in other buildings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-can-just-pump-in-the-bathroom-if-you-want#post-1044259 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:28:10 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1044259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always pumped in the bathroom. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-can-just-pump-in-the-bathroom-if-you-want#post-1044255 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:25:45 +0000 birdofafeather 1044255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yuck. i've always gone to my car if the only option has a toilet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-can-just-pump-in-the-bathroom-if-you-want#post-1044041 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:15:26 +0000 lavender 1044041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Purpledaisy: I too pumped in the bathroom, I work in a small office (with fewer than 10 employees) and the only room with a lock was the bathroom. Pumping in my car wasn't an option- I take the train to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-can-just-pump-in-the-bathroom-if-you-want#post-1044005 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:05:00 +0000 regberadaisy 1044005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Purpledaisy: I need to look into it again for when I have #2. But at that point it was a new job and I was nearing the end of my pumping so I didn't want to ruffle feathers.<br /> But a board member looked it up for me a while back and I don't think they are required in my state. But I plan to verify before I have a second. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-can-just-pump-in-the-bathroom-if-you-want#post-1043997 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:03:25 +0000 Purpledaisy 1043997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: :( didn't they have to provide you with a place that isn't a bathroom? Or does that law not apply in your state? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-can-just-pump-in-the-bathroom-if-you-want#post-1043990 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:01:50 +0000 Purpledaisy 1043990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: seriously! Especially when there's another perfectly good room to use right next to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-can-just-pump-in-the-bathroom-if-you-want#post-1043986 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:00:53 +0000 regberadaisy 1043986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Purpledaisy: @rachiecakes: that was my only option. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-can-just-pump-in-the-bathroom-if-you-want#post-1043980 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:59:28 +0000 rachiecakes 1043980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got that a few times, too - uh, no. I will not prepare my baby's food where people shit, thanks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/you-can-just-pump-in-the-bathroom-if-you-want#post-1043967 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:56:15 +0000 Purpledaisy 1043967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Today I worked with my female boss who I never see and haven't worked with since I had the baby. So I was going on my break to pump and heading into the storage closet(where I always pump) and she was all "you can just pump in the bathroom if you want" umm yeah no. </p> <p>I work with too many young childless people lol </p>