Tuesday, March 19, 2019

3 tips for avoiding pumping disasters at work


Working moms are like superheroes. They have multiple responsibilities on their shoulders and if they fail in fulfilling in any one of them, everything starts to crumble.
If you’re one of them (or if you’re planning on becoming one) then this article is for you.
Because even if you buy a high-quality breast pump through insurance, you will have to stay prepared for any pumping disasters, especially at work. A simple disaster can make everything embarrassing.
Don’t worry, though, because this article will help you find the answers you’re looking for and get you prepared to avoid any and all kinds of breast pumping mistakes at work:

Have Spare Parts

Carrying an extra set of the different parts of your breast pump can save you a lot of time and effort. Why?
Because there would be at least one day, where you would forget to bring one particular piece for your pump. And in the absence of any one piece, you’ll have to go out and buy a whole new breast pump for yourself.
Finding extra parts is a little difficult but you shouldn’t rely on the chances that your office has a store nearby which has everything. No mom can risk missing a feeding session of her newborn and when you’re at work, you should be ready for all kinds of situation to avoid such accidents.

Use a Blanket While Pumping

Spills occur. And when they do, anything can get messy.
If a small drop spills on your suit, it will ruin the looks. You wouldn’t want that to happen when you have a big meeting coming up, would you?
Some spill always occurs. Sometimes it happens by mistake. And sometimes it happens when you are removing the pump.
In any case, putting a baby blanket over your lap when you’re pumping will help you avoid this problem. You’d be able to pump without any worries regarding the spill.

Have a Unique Habit for Locking the Door

Many moms forget to lock the door when they’re going to use the breast pump. And when a co-worker walks in, it gets really embarrassing for both of them.
To avoid that, you should make a unique habit of doing something peculiar before you start pumping. It could be playing some soothing music or taking off your shoes.
The point is, when you’ll develop that habit, it will remind you to close the door before you begin as you won’t start pumping right away when you enter.
This little tactic can do wonders for your memory. Because when you won’t do that particular thing before starting, your mind will begin to, “I think I’m forgetting something” and you will not miss locking the door.

Conclusion

We know these tips are quite simple but they are important. You can now stop spills from happening, save your energy if you forget a component of your pump and avoid any embarrassment.
How has been your experience pumping at work? We would love to find out.

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