breastfeeding

[momvana]

I plan to breastfeed but I also plan on working full time just a few weeks after my baby girl is born, I'm worried that's going to cause multiple problems with breastfeeding for her and I. Is it possible to successfully breastfeed when working 40+ hours, or should I start out working part time for at least her first 6 months?

[Byrd02]

Agreed with t_stamps_89_meme!

[t_stamps_89_meme]

I did just fine breastfeeding and pumping working 40hr with my 1st and planning on doing it with my 2nd, but what I did was make sure I breastfeed morning, lunch break and evening, just pump in between,  because the less breast to baby action less milk you make

[38nprego]

Me too its best and you lose the  faster

[chloegc1023]

I meant full-time, but easier to do part time.  

[chloegc1023]

It will be tough to maintain a breastfeeding schedule while working partime but I think that if u breast feed before going to work and pump milk at least two or three times during the work day, and then breast feed as soon as u get home then u should be fine.  The most important thing is to ensure that u establish a breastfeeding routine before u start working again and strictly breastfeed when ur home with baby.  It milk production may go down a bit, but if ur diligent with maintaining ur schedule then I think it will work out fine.  I plan on returning to work and breastfeeding as well after my 3 mo leave.  Goodluck!!