Moms that pump at work, what’s your routine?

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I just started back to work, and I’m trying to pump every 3 hours. I was able to build up a milk stash while I was on maternity leave, and what I’ve been doing is pumping at work, putting what I’ve pumped in the freezer and then pulling the oldest milk in the freezer out to thaw for the next day. I never made it this far breastfeeding/pumping with my first, so I have no idea what the norm is or what you’re supposed to do. What’s everyone else do? What’s everyone get ounce-wise when they pump at work?

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I pump and use the milk the next day, no freezing unless there's extra. I usually pumped 4 oz. on both sides (8oz. total) in a 20 min. pump session.

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I have a stash and it should be used within 3 months of pumping it so I’ll go through that first so it doesn’t go bad

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Im going to use my frozen stash on Mondays and use what I've pumped the day prior the rest of the week. Then use Friday to replenish my freezer stash.

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I pump q 4 hours at work when I can, I get five ounces total from each 25 minute session. I freeze the bags when I get home and the sitter uses the bottle I pump before I leave at work and freezer bags while I'm gone. This way, my stock rotates but remains stable. I'm also usually able to freeze one bag a day while I'm home because my daughter is a slow eater. I pump every three hours while awake and every four at night at home but I exclusively pump so if you nurse, it may be different for you.

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Lactation consultant told me you are supposed to get 1-1.5 oz for every hour you are away from your baby. So if you work 8 hrs you should fet 8-12oz. I wasn’t, so they helped me with my pumping.

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Fresh milk is best for your baby so I think what most people do is rotate their stash every so often. I mostly use fresh milk but a couple times a week I will thaw out the oldest bag and throw a fresh one in the freezer so none of them go bad. Some people might do one freezer bag a day and others might do all freezer bags just one day a week. Whatever works best for you.

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I did it exactly how you’re doing with my first child. I didn’t know there was any difference between fresh and freezer milk. I haven’t gone back to work yet but when I do I’ll nurse her in the morning and evenings when I’m home so she will still be getting fresh milk too. I only get 6 oz if I’m lucky!

Moms that pump at work, what’s your routine?

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