Question about breastfeeding and working...

When I was in the hospital the LC told me that when I go back to work I can still BF even if I don't pump at work. Pumping at work is not an option for me. So she said 2 weeks before I go back to work I should start changing my milk demand. She told me to feed Kiera at a time in the morning that I would feed her once I go back to work. Then during the day only give her bottles and don't pump. Then BF her again at night around a time that I would feed her when I come home from work. And of course continue to BF for any other nightime feedings.

Does that sound like it would work? I'm afraid that my milk supply is going to stop when I go a couple of days of not pumping. And I'm also afraid of engorgement.

Has anyone done this? Any suggestions/experiences would be quite helpful.

IMO you need the advise of a professional lacation consultant to try this. There are ways to do this but it is very individual and I would worry about messing up my supply.

Why is pumping at work NOT an option?
You may be surprised at how easy it is to fit into your schedule.


I think spending a few bucks on a 'back to work' plan with someone who sits with you, understands your needs and concerns is the best option.

Can I tell you...YOU CAN PUMP AT WORK. First, I was VERY honest with everyone at my company that I pump breastmilk for my daughter.
You would be surprised at how supportive people are..and I only work with 2 women! The other 40 are men. If my door was closed people just waited until I opened it or they called me on my phone. So what if they hear the pump going....I am not ashamed of what I am doing. I am very proud of it.

You can easily pump in your car with a hands free bra and a car adapter, put the heat on and it doesn't matter the weather outside. You can also look around your company for an office/meeting room that is more private. You can speak to someone in HR about it.
With my hands free bra I will still doing work while pumping. I didn't take breaks- just didn't have people sitting in my office with me. And it is only 2 15 minute times that people need to wait...that is NOT a lot of time, unless you are maybe a doctor and have emergencies.
I had blinds put in my office so I could pump.
There are women who pump in bathrooms using their PIS with batteries.

Regardless I think you need an LC to help you prepare for this transition. Formula costs A LOT more money than a meeting with an LC so it is worth the money for her IMO.