Pumping at work and childcare

[bigmona]

I'm sorry if this thread isn't appropriate here, feel free to move it to another forum. I just couldn't find another suitable place to put it.

I'm curious what other new moms who are nurses do at work who are still breastfeeding. How often do you get to pump in a shift? Are your coworkers understanding? Any issues with cleanliness or access to a clean/private place to pump? My hospital does not provide me a pumping room- I have to do it in my manager's office.

Also, what do other RNs do about childcare? I work every weekend and my husband works M-F but I would like to go back to working 3 shifts/week so I have some time back to spend with my husband. However, I haven't found a daycare that's flexible with when you can drop your kid off (and shifts would vary week to week). I have no family or friends in this area who can watch my baby. Just wondering if anyone else has dealt with this and what kind of solution you came up with.

thanks!

[bigmona]

I appreciate all your replies! my hospital does not have OB so no lactation consultant or pumps I can use, and my state does not have a law protecting breastfeeding mothers in the workplace. I try to cut my lunches really short since I do take up other time pumping. Generally my coworkers are understanding about it, but sometimes when we're all so busy it's difficult to get away. My supply definitely takes a hit after working the weekend.

I guess I'll just have to figure the childcare thing out... I did call some daycares affiliated with the hospital and none of them were flexible about days so I have no idea how other mommas do it! I guess we all just make sacrifices in one way or another (something I am learning as a new mom :wink2: ).