Dialysis nursing compatible with breastfeeding/pumping?

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I have an interview tomorrow at Fresenius. I have an almost 4 month old that is EBF. Is it feasible to be able to pump with this job? I have 1 year med surg exp, no dialysis exp. I work nights 7p-7a right now, so this would be a big change. Clinic, not acute in a hosp. so what are typical hours? Any insight/tips?

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

I cannot see why you would not be able to pump. Different clinics have different hours. Mine, for example, are 10 hour days. I get a 30 minute break in the morning and 15 min in afternoon. When I was pumping for my kids, I usually only needed a couple breaks (and that was a 12 hour day then) to pump. I think it's entirely do-able. Be sure to ask what your hours will be and when breaks will be and plan accordingly. Congratulations on your new baby and good luck to you.

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My baby just turned 1 and I pumped until his birthday. We take a 15 minute break in the morning and I pumped then, at my lunch break and I would take another break in the afternoon to pump. It can definitely be done. Just remember that they have to give you breaks to pump, it's the law!

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Specializes in hemo and peritoneal dialysis.

I'm sure you will earn the respect for your commitment to the little one, and to your job.

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Specializes in Psych, Substance Abuse.

Bump! I think I'm going to be applying for Davita. Being able to pump for my baby is extremely important to me. Is training and then working on the floor compatible with breastfeeding? Thanks!

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