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Keep a big shawl with you at all times. You can use it as a cover in a less-than-private space (I used mine in a parked Land Rover in a field in rural Nepal, but it works fine on an airplane or in a shared office space, too), or stuff it into the pump opening to muffle the sound while you're on a conference call.Invest in a hands-free pumping bra. Simple Wishes, Pump Strap, Snugabell, Dairy Fairy, and many others make bras, or you can cut small holes in the nipple area of a large sports bra!At home, practice pumping with only one free hand, so you're prepared ifyou ever find yourself having to hold a non-locking door shut with one hand.Assemble your pump parts at home the night before work so you have less set-up time for your first pumping session of the work day.Put a flashlight app on your phone for pumping in closets and other dark places.Keep towels or receiving blankets in your caryou can close them in the windows to create privacy for pumping.Always keep the pump's battery pack (with fresh batteries!) in your pump bag, for car and airplane pumping and times when you can't find an electrical outlet.Get a tension rod and curtain to hang across the inside of a non-locking door (like a storage closet) it'll buy you a few extra seconds to shout "OCCUPIED!" when someone opens the door.In between pumping sessions, throw your pump parts, unwashed, into a wet bag and into the fridge. It'll save you precious minutes, and lactation consultants say it's safe to do.If you absolutely have to pump in a bathroom stall, I'm sorry. And: keep Post-it notes in your bag; putting one over the http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=breast+pumps auto flush sensor will keep it from flushing.If you're staying in a hotel, repeat the words "FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES" over and over until they give you a room fridge to keep your milk cold.Many doors in schools are not allowed to have locks at kid height; if you are a teacher and this is your life, ask maintenance to install a slide lock way up at the top of the door, where the kids can't reach it.And here's the most important one: Remember that working pumpers all over the world are doing this, too. We're with you, no matter what. And we know that you're awesome.Jessica Shortall is an advocate for working parents and the author of Work. Pump. Repeat: The New Mom's Survival Guide to Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work.
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All week long ELLE.com is looking at theissues surrounding pumping.
Yes, employers DO exist that provide breast feedingemployees with luxury lactation suites, complete with massaginglounge chairs, multi-user pumps, refrigerators, sinks, snacks, and soothing dcor and music. And we're very, very happy for the people who get to use those rooms. Very happy. Thrilled. Not at all bitter.
But most of us have to hack, rig, and fake our way through odd and uncomfortable spaces when pumping at work, both on the road and at our work home bases. #ThatPumpLife isn't pretty, but we're working parents,we know to make stuff happen on a wing and a prayer. So, straight from working pumpers to you, here are my all-time favorite hacks for making pumping work just about anywhere:
Lansinoh manual breast pump, 1-count is the best gift that a frequently pumping mom should have access to. These are in two forms; the single and the double pumps. Both of these have loads of benefits in that they help one care for the baby on a more convenient way. Each of these comes with four milk valves, breast flange, plastic and silicon flange attachments, capped storage bottles and a bottle stand. They also have a comfortable and strong handle for gripping as well as cleaning brushes and a manual. Before being used, all of these have to be boiled and then washed in warm soapy water and then rinsed thoroughly.
The lansinoh manual pump is easy to use and maintain in that its parts are easy to disassemble and assemble once more. This makes it easy to pack and travel with and also their being durable makes them last for very long times. Additionally, it's designed to cater for all moms regardless of their breast size. One can also control the speed by which the milk gets pumped through the use of its handle. Its being comfortable enough also enables one to work it on without getting tired. Unlike other breast pumps, this works well for those with sensitive nipples too.
To makes its usage efficient, before using the pump, soften your nipples before starting to pump. Softer nipples make pumping more easily. Slowly reduce the pumping speed when finishing up. Also, wipe the nipples with a warm towel after you have 'pumped the milk. When pumping, it's advisable that you maintain an upright posture to make the breasts more able to release milk. Finally, make sure that you drink a lot of water to remain hydrated and able to produce more milk. The lansinoh manual breast pump, 1-count can be purchased in most of the stores, online markets and also in chemists for an amount not exceeding 30 dollars.
Author's http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-buy-a-breast-pump_429.bc Bio:
I have been writing for years. Now that I am on my second pregnancy I will be reviewing and informing myself on the current breast pumps breast pumps on the market. I can highly recommend the Lansinoh
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By using a lansinoh pump, one is able to pump out as much milk as possible within a very short time. The bottles provided for storage are as good and preserve the milk for longer times. This milk can never freeze at any time or spill since the bottles are able to maintain balance even when toppled over. With the brushes provided, cleaning is made easier. The only disadvantage of the lansinoh manual breast pump, 1-count is that its silicon top is very difficult to dry hence; one may be obliged to get another for interchanging.