Pumping at Work: A Complete Guide

Returning to work while breastfeeding takes planning. Here's how.

Your Legal Rights

PUMP Act (2022) requires employers to provide reasonable break time and private space (not a bathroom) for pumping for up to 2 years.

Schedule

Pump every 2-3 hours to maintain supply. Most people pump 2-3 times during an 8-hour workday.

What to Bring

• Pump and all parts
• Extra membranes/valves
• Cooler bag with ice packs
• Milk storage bags
• Hands-free pumping bra
• Nursing pads

Tips

• Build freezer stash before returning
• Practice pumping at home first
• Keep extra pump parts at work
• Photos/videos of baby help letdown