going back to school and breastfeeding

[teen_mommy2015]

Hello im a teenager and im going back to school after the summer is up which my due date is the 7th of September ehich is the second week of school... my question is had anyone done this breastfed and went to school... pros cons please help

[Kailalaa]

You can absolutely do it. And good for you for wanting to. I'm going to assume your school knows you're pregnant and are going into labor right at the beginning of the school year because you'll be missing some classes. You might have to work it out with your teachers/principal/ school nurse but you'll probably need to pump once or twice a day at school to keep up with your babies demand. I suggest working it out, perhaps having your mom help you set something up so that you can go to the nurses a couple times a day and pump.

To make enough milk you'll have to pump every 2-3 hours because that's how often your baby will be eating. It might be hard but it is absolutely doable, good for you

[teen_mommy2015]

I dont want to do he schooling cuse state accredited or not some colleges wont take that kinda diploma I want to walk across the stage im gonna bottle feed but with breast milk I eas just trying to see if anyone was in the same boat as me

[kd97229]

I'm assuming you are in high school? I don't know where you are, but our community college in Portland, Oregon has a diploma program that would be perfect for you. You may consider a "homeschooling," online, or college-style program as it would afford you more flexibility to be with baby more, and give you more time in between classes. If you continue with your regular school schedule, that will be several hours a day you can't nurse or pump. I doubt your school is set up with a place for you to pump :-) good luck and good for you being committed to school and breastfeeding ❤

[perlamtz]

I'm going to be in the same situation,but I'm due on sep 23

[tamyoung]

I don't see why you couldn't pump when at home and store for sitter to feed next day via bottle