Although the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide moms with babies younger than one year of age with a private place to pump (other than a bathroom), maintaining breastfeeding while working can present significant challenges.
If you wish to continue breastfeeding after you return to work, you may have to consider pumping to maintain an adequate milk supply. Your lactation consultant can advise you on breast milk storage practices, help you select a breast pump, and give you advice on efficient pumping in the office.
Before you return to work, it may help to consider how you will fit pumping into your routine. You should plan to take the following steps:
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