Small amounts of milk can be expressed during quick breaks if work responsibilities make it difficult to keep a regular pumping schedule.

A mother will need to plan for longer pumping session if she uses a battery powered or hand powered pump.

Using a double electric breast pump will make the sessions last about 10-15 minutes.

Massaging the breasts with clean hands will help the mother relax so that her milk will let down.

Pumping breaks should match to the baby's feeding schedule. If the baby is feeding 3 times during the day while the mother is at work, the mother should express three times while at work.

A mother must also pump often enough to express enough milk for her baby's daily bottle feedings.

While at work, a mother needs to pump before her breasts become overly full.

Rebekah is a nurse who finds breastfeeding to be an easy way to feed her baby while at home and then by pumping at work.

Segment 3: Returning to Work

A lactation consultant can help if a mother will not be able to pump at work or does not have enough expressed milk.

Some mothers prefer to pump in their parked cars. Many breastpump models have an optional car adapter cord.

If a sink isn't available, specialized wipes can be used to clean pumping equipment.

A sink is also needed to wash hands and breast pumping equipment.

Access to a refrigerator is helpful. A mother can also bring a cooler with removable ice packs for milk storage.

A lockable door or privacy screen can help a mother be more relaxed while pumping or breastfeeding.

A pumping space at work will need an accessible electrical outlet to plug an electric pump into.