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Tough Breastfeeding Issues

Public Nursing, Pumping at Work and Misguided Advice

By Jackie Rupp

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Occasionally, public breastfeeding can draw unwanted stares and attention. Don't feel intimidated by these situations. Smile, and express a positive attitude. Lee suggests taking a proactive approach. "Have a buddy to run interference," she says. "Leave. Ignore other people. You are responsible for your baby, not them. You are doing what is right. If they have a problem, they can turn their heads."

La Leche League even sells "Your right to breastfeed" wallet cards that you can offer if you are approached about breastfeeding in public.

Pumping at Work
Returning to work while breastfeeding can create a host of new dilemmas. The most common area for concern is introducing your boss and co-workers to the idea that you will be pumping breast milk at work. "Use the language that you have used with them all along," Lee says. "Be matter of fact. You wouldn't ask permission to take a drink, so no need to ask about pumping. If you like privacy, it should be made available to you."

Be specific, an treat this issue as professionally as you address other aspects of your job. "Get together a list of advantages of working and breastfeeding," Lebbing says. "The bottom line is that mothers that work and breastfeed have healthier babies and thus miss work a lot less."


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