Working Mum: Juggling work & Drop in Supply

Question

Anyone experienced drop in supply after starting work in the office? How often do you pump & how do you also manage your time at work to pump? I’ve heard stories where for some, their supply dropped due to baby being away for a distance or they pump lesser leading to drop in supply. I exclusively pump and my maternity will soon be over. Trying to mentally prepare myself what’s to come & in hopes to prevent low supply #firsttimemom

Zenna · Answer

Going back to work while trying to maintain supply is really stressful, and it's so normal to feel anxious about it, especially as a first time mum. I exclusively pumped too and what helped me most was protecting my pump schedule strictly at work, I treated each pump session like a non-negotiable meeting in my calendar so colleagues knew not to book me during those times. Try to pump as close to the same times you do at home, because consistency really is important