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Pumping - Using a breast pump

Join Pediatrician Tanya Altmann and Lactation Specialist Wendy Haldeman as they discuss the the use and benefits of a breast pump. When you’re a parent, it’s important to be flexible. You can’t always be with your child, especially for working moms, and so a breast pump is a great way to provide for your child when you aren’t there. When and how often simply depends on your needs.

Transcript:

- As a working mom my breast pump was my best friend. I took it with me to work everyday. I traveled around the country speaking with my breast pump. Sometimes my baby came with me, but I couldn't always bring him with me so I would leave him at home, take my breast pump with me, collect breast milk, fly home with a cooler, store it in the refrigerator or the freezer, and the caregivers would provide my sons with my breast milk. And, of course, I wanted to nurse as much as possible, but I couldn't always be there 24/7, so as a working mom I did my best to provide both my boys with my breast milk. And sometimes that came from me, and sometimes it ... Read more

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