Breastfeeding and Returning to Work

August is National Breastfeeding Month, which is focused on educating about the health and emotional benefits of breastfeeding, as well as elevating the need for support along your breastfeeding journey.

Today’s conversation is about the immense shift that comes from maternity leave to returning to work, and figuring out how pumping fits into the new daily routine.

Specifically this episode highlights:

• Current breastfeeding recommendations

• Tips to practically prepare for returning to work

• Ways to realistically plan your pump schedule

• Opportunities for friends, coworkers, and family to offer support

Episode Timestamps

[1:18] - Topic Intro - Breastfeeding and Returning to Work

[5:16] - Guest Interview with Lindsay McGuire, Assistant Director of Advancement - Branding Outreach at the Milk Bank

[47:10] - Final Thoughts

MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES

Learn more about The Milk Bank

https://www.themilkbank.org/

Connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayladeroute/

The Milk Bank Resource - Employer’s Guide to Lactation Support

https://themilkbank.org/employer/

Learn about Hancock Health’s role as a Milk Bank Express Site

https://www.hancockhealth.org/2025/04/hancock-health-is-now-a-milk-bank-milk-express-site/

Learn about Hancock Health’s Maternity Care

https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/maternity/

Learn more about Hancock Health’s Lactation Consultants https://www.hancockhealth.org/2024/03/lets-talk-breastfeeding-hancock-health-lactation-consultants-are-here-to-help/

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