Planning to pump for an 8-hour workday will depend on various factors such as your work environment and breaks. However, here's a general sample pumping schedule for an 8-hour 9-5 workday and some tips to make it work for you. Make sure to make a plan for your pumping space ahead of time so you have what you need for cleaning your parts and storing your breast milk. 7:00 AM - Nurse before you leave for work. 9:00 AM - Start of Workday: 10:00 AM - First Pumping Session: Allow at least 15 minutes for at least 10 minutes of pumping with a quality double electric breast pump and 5 minutes to set up and put up your supplies. 12:30 PM - Lunch Break: Eat before your next pumping session so that there are no more than 3 hours between emptying your breasts. This will help ensure a healthy milk supply and offset clogged milk ducts. 1:00 PM - Second Pumping Session: 15 min (Of if you baby's child care is on your work campus, you can opt to nurse during your lunch break instead of pump...
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