Work. Pump. Repeat.: The New Mom's Survival Guide to Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work Kindle Edition

Everywhere I turned had the same general advice: build up a stash of frozen milk before returning to work, then pump while you're there to make up the missed feedings. However, there were never any specifics beyond ~100-200 ounces of stored milk (which is a huge range, by the way!). This book tells you how to make it happen, and how to keep it working.I wish I had gotten this and read it earlier than the week before I returned to work. My first day back was chaotic and stressful, but it would have been even worse if I hadn't read this first. It gave me the confidence to pump wherever and be prepared for it. It also made the very real confession that most working moms end up using at least some formula, which is relaxing some of my self-imposed pressure to match every ounce she drinks while also trying to build a freezer stash.One thing I still haven't seen addressed anywhere is what to do if you and your baby are fighting a thrush yeast infection. We have been trying to kill the stubborn little buggers from the very beginning and I was told not to freeze any milk for future use, since it would just re-introduce the yeast infection. Well, I'm back at work now, so there is no way to keep feeding breast milk unless I build up at least a little stash. The author's suggestion of feeding a few ounces of formula so you can freeze a meal's milk was helpful for this.Another possibility for a future chapter addition would be what to do if you can't pump as often at work as you would normally breastfeed. I get 3 30-minute sessions at my office's Mother's Room to harvest for 5 missed feedings. I don't always hit my quota in that limited time, and have to add a pumping session at night after she goes to bed, or pump extra on the weekend. Some ideas for how to manage this without creating an oversupply problem would be nice.

I loved this book! I started reading about a month prior returning for work. It mentally prepared me for what’s ahead. I didn’t want to go to work, but it helped me knowing that there are other working moms going through same thing. It was an easy and funny read, which was light and relatable. It was helpful with schedules, how to ask for a lactation room (didn’t even know that there would be one in the office and sure enough we had one), booking your calendar for pump sessions and most importantly travel while pumping. When it was time to travel, I referred to the chapter and got my supplies ready. I even asked the TSA to change their gloves when inspecting my cooler (I would have never thought of it). Definitely buy it, it will help you get ready!

Saw this book recommended on an Instagram account I follow and thought I’d give it a try as I start to prepare for the end of maternity leave. Fortunately I work with a lot of women with young children and generally there is pretty good support to pump at work. But, my takeaway from this book was how to get started pumping to feed my baby when I go back to work and then a lot of insight into the emotional and social aspects of pumping and working. There are great tips that I’m sure I will come back and reread when things get tough. I definitely laughed out loud multiple times as well - especially in the chapter about traveling while pumping and transporting breast milk.All in all, would definitely recommend to breastfeeding and pumping mamas.

Very easy to read, does not feel like "research", feels more like hearing advice from a friend. I have not finished it yet, but if you also need breastfeeding/ pumping instruction you should purchase a 2nd book specifically for that. This book is written based on the assumption you have all your basic breastfeeding and pump-use questions already answered. Mainly focuses on planning for and implementing a pumping routine at work.

Loved this book. Author has a great sense of humor. It's an easy read, full of practical tips about what to expect and how to approach and interact with people at work regarding your pumping needs. Has some very good resource recommendations and tips as well. I particularly enjoyed the author's inclusion of personal recommendations and lists. Overall, I would highly recommend this book for the working, breastfeeding mom.

This book helped me a lot to plan my return to work after my 3 month maternity leave. I recommend it to any mom planning to keep breastfeeding her baby while going back to work, it provides not only relevant tools and tips but also it has a strong supportive tone of voice that help you to fight against internal and external pressures.I'm still on maternity leave but I'll update this post as soon as I'm back applying everything I've learned from it!

As a first time mom planning to go back to work this book was not only informative but it was funny, easy to read and will remain a wonderful resources as I move out of pregnancy and into nursing, pumping and working. Practical and applicable tips and information for how to navigate this phase of life as well as encouraging stories and examples from professional women, in all industries, who have been there and done that. I highly recommend this book for any mom planning to return to the workplace or any mom planning to pump at all.

Wish I had gotten this book long before I started thinking about returning to work. Great advice and words of encouragement for new moms trying to breastfeed. I needed someone to tell me some of these passages way before I read them; it would have helped my my PPD. Absolutely recommend this for all new mamas!

I LOVE this book! I haven't actually started back at work yet so I haven't put this so into practice, but it's helped me feel way more mentally prepared. I had originally thought I'd give pumping at work a try but it probably wouldn't work, but now I have confidence I can make it work for us! I also love the style of the writing; it's very down to earth, practical, and no nonsense. It fits my style perfectly.This is an American book so a few sections don't directly apply to the UK work environment, but those bits are few and far between. I frequently refer back to sections to re-read, and reference this book when talking to my friends often. I highly recommend this to anyone considering pumping at work!!

This books cover almost all scenarios a working mom can face. Also gives an interesting approach to social difficulties moms hace to deal. Prepare to read the word doable a lot XD

For those dreading the end of matt leave and wanting some motivational reading.Pumping at work is anxiety provoking. This book covers some areas that you might be fretting about!