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I'd talk with your boss about providing a different style shirt that would make it quicker. I have a medela hand pump that I use when we are on the go or when I need to be moving I think it works pretty fast/well.
You probably shouldn’t do that here....
So I’m returning to work March 1. My job is not a typical run of the mill, sit behind a desk kind of job. Although sometimes I wish it was. I’m solely responsible for the safety and security of a facility from 730am-4pm M-F off on the weekends. I get a lunch break, however, I can be “called” away from it to deal with situations. I know Federal Law says I have the right to pump breast milk while working. I also know that in my job, I can’t just take a pumping break. I’m the only person in the facility that has my job responsibilities. I can’t call for anyone to “cover” for me while I pump. My body is used to pumping bc that’s something I have done from day 1. I’ve been using the Medela Symphony (hospital grade) pump. It’s a rental because my insurance is a little different. This pump is very cumbersome and will be a pain to tote back and forth. My insurance will buy a non-hospital grade pump once I return the rental. So, 2 questions really.
1. Any suggestions on discreet pumping? (Like I need to basically use bathroom breaks as pumping breaks.)
2. Anyone have experience with the Freemie pump??? Freemie Liberty Mobile pump is what I’m looking at.
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Can you get the hand express pumps? That way you can slip them into your bag easily. And skip the setting up, when you feel yo I need to pump hand express it real quick. If you get called away you can easily remove and put them away and leave quickly? Just a suggestion. I’ve never had to deal with this so I may not be of help
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— have even a faster and greater amount with the manual!! Try it at home if you can and see!! 💓
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In my experience so far with the manual, it hasn’t gotten everything out like the electric, but as long as you have at least the same amount of time as the electric, it’s uncomfortable but not unbearable by the end of the day. But for daily purposes, honestly, I would worry about clogged ducts or supply being impacted by relying on the manual every day 😥 It’s frustrating that you are feeding your baby really in the best way possible, yet can’t have proper time to take care of your body and to pump- I wouldn’t want it to lead to clogged ducts or lowered supply like I wrote. I feel you!!! Hope you can get a system down that works for you! Some women havr
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I would definitely use an electric over manual. Just make sure it has good suction (see my other comment).
Hello! I just ordered the freemie collection cups. I will try the freemie collection cups with my Milk Genie by Pumpables which I think is the strongest mini portable pump out there 300mmhg. Not available in the US. Liberty Freemie is 280mmhg and willow is 245mmhg. Spectra 9+ is 250mmhg.So looks like Freemie Liberty is your best bet in the US. I will report back my thoughts on the freemie collection cups as soon as they arrive.
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Awesome!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
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