- Take a breastfeeding class, which may be offered at the hospital where you plan to deliver your baby. These classes offer tips on returning to work and continuing to breastfeed.
- Get advice and support from experts with these breastfeeding videos.
- Join a breastfeeding support group to talk with other moms about breastfeeding while working.
- You can also watch these videos of moms who successfully breastfed, including after returning to work.
- Talk with your boss about your plans to breastfeed.
- Encourage your boss to visit the Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Employer Solutions site to get tips and solutions for supporting nursing mothers at work.
- Discuss different types of schedules with your boss, such as starting back part-time at first or taking split shifts. For tips on talking to your boss, read the Business Case for Breastfeeding.
- Find out if your company offers a lactation support program for employees.
- Talk to other women at your company. Ask the lactation program director, your supervisor, the wellness program director, the employee human resources office, or other coworkers if they know of other women who breastfed after returning to work.
- Explore child care options. Check if a child care facility is available close to where you work, so that you can visit and breastfeed your baby during lunch or other breaks. Ask if the facility has a place set aside for breastfeeding mothers. Make sure the facility will feed your baby with your pumped breastmilk.
