Episode 29: Returning to Work While Breastfeeding: Tips from Certified Lactation Counselor Jada Glover

The Mama Instincts Podcast

Breastfeeding is great for our babies, but it can be tricky sometimes when mom is retuning to work. Jada Glover, a Certified Lactation Counselor shares with us very useful and practical tips on how breastfeeding moms can make a smooth and successful transition from home back to work.

On this episode Mama Instincts and Certified Lactation Consultant Jada talk about:

• How to trouble shoot breastfeeding issues - most issues can be worked through so don’t give up hope!
• Tips for a smooth transition from home to work
• Recommendations on everything from bottles and pumps to bras and nursing pads
• What kind of milk stashes moms really need before heading back to work
• General schedules for breastfeeding, pumping and bottle feeding baby when you return to work
• Tips for maximizing milk supply and how to deal with decreased milk production
• Self care tips including ideas for how your partner can support you and baby
• Breastfeeding and pumping rights provided as part of the Affordable Care Act of 2010

After listening to this episode you will be empowered to prepare yourself and your baby for a smooth transition from breastfeeding at home to returning to work. You will feel confident to trust your instincts and your bond with your baby as you create a new healthy lifestyle for you and your baby as a working mom.

For full show notes, click here.

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