I'm doing an internship through my school with a local agency. I will have to pump between two to three times while I'm working there. How do I bring this up to my superviser? I would probably need a room to pump in and the breaks to be able to pump for about 15 minutes. I'm nervous to bring it up BC I'm new there (start in January)
Also, I go for a meeting (to discuss specific job duties) should I mention it to the lady interviewing me, she won't be my.direct supervised but she will be involved with my evaluations, etc...
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I would say, I'm currently a nursing mother. What are the facilities here for nursing mothers and who should I contact to make the arrangements?
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Agreed with wheres_c! It is my understanding that they have to provide you with that space and time so it shouldn't be a big deal to ask about their setup.
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I think just inquire as though you assume they already have a plan in place. "I'm nursing and need to pump, who should I talk to?" They have probably death with it before. If they don't have a plan in place, or if they seem hesitant to accommodate you, then just make sure you understand their legal obligations (to provide you a private room, with a lock, that is not a bathroom, etc).
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Totally agree with the others! Keep it straight-forward and simple and don't apologize! Assume they already have a plan for nursing mothers and just state you'll need time and space to pump and ask who to talk to.
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