Talking to Your Employer
Returning to Work
Storing Your Breastmilk
Stockpiling Your Breastmilk
Where to Pump
Introducing a Bottle
Mother-Friendly Worksite
Mother-Friendly Legislation
To make sure no one would accidentally walk in while I was pumping, I put a sign on the door that said, “Making Lucy’s Lunch - Please Come Back Later.” 
Kate Donaho
Breastfeeding Mother
You will need a private space to pump. If there is not an obvious location available, look around for a nearby space that you are willing to use. The space doesn’t have to be designated only for pumping but should be available anytime that you need to use it.
If the door doesn’t lock, hang a sign outside your door when you are pumping, or ask if your employer could have a lock installed for privacy.
Use a shower curtain rod or wooden dowel from a hardware store to hang a curtain that can be easily closed or drape a blanket across the opening of your cubicle when you need to pump.
Room dividers or partitions can be used to make a quick pump room.
- Use a radio or fan in this portable space if you are concerned about people hearing your pump.
- Talk with any other coworkers that may need to use that space to let them know your pumping schedule.
- Make a door hanger with your baby’s picture on it or print out the door hanger from this site to let others know that the space is occupied.
Breast pumping or hand expression allows you to maintain your milk supply when you can't be with your baby.Learn to pump with these helpful tips.
