Debut author Shortall strikes the perfect note . . . and takes a casual, keeping-it-real tone toward everything from porn-star boobs to pumping during conference calls. . . . Its the kind of information an intimate, chatty friend whos done it all could share in a few lunchtimes and a session on the couchdid you know you can sterilize coffee cups in the microwave and pump milk into them?except that not every mom has those kinds of friends. Having such helpful tips and tricks in print will be a godsend to the back-to-work mom who doesnt have time for everything to go any less than smoothly. how do i download ebooks Work. Pump. Repeat.: The New Mom's Survival Guide to Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Informative, Funny and Applicable a Must Read for Working and Pumping MomsBy Lindsey L WilsonAs a first time mom planning to go back to work this book was not only informative but it was funny, easy to read and will remain a wonderful resources as I move out of pregnancy and into nursing, pumping and working. Practical and applicable tips and information for how to navigate this phase of life as well as encouraging stories and examples from professional women, in all industries, who have been there and done that. I highly recommend this book for any mom planning to return to the workplace or any mom planning to pump at all.31 of 32 people found the following review helpful. She thought of almost everything...By Suzy's OwnerEverywhere I turned had the same general advice: build up a stash of frozen milk before returning to work, then pump while you're there to make up the missed feedings. However, there were never any specifics beyond ~100-200 ounces of stored milk (which is a huge range, by the way!). This book tells you how to make it happen, and how to keep it working.I wish I had gotten this and read it earlier than the week before I returned to work. My first day back was chaotic and stressful, but it would have been even worse if I hadn't read this first. It gave me the confidence to pump wherever and be prepared for it. It also made the very real confession that most working moms end up using at least some formula, which is relaxing some of my self-imposed pressure to match every ounce she drinks while also trying to build a freezer stash.One thing I still haven't seen addressed anywhere is what to do if you and your baby are fighting a thrush yeast infection. We have been trying to kill the stubborn little buggers from the very beginning and I was told not to freeze any milk for future use, since it would just re-introduce the yeast infection. Well, I'm back at work now, so there is no way to keep feeding breast milk unless I build up at least a little stash. The author's suggestion of feeding a few ounces of formula so you can freeze a meal's milk was helpful for this.Another possibility for a future chapter addition would be what to do if you can't pump as often at work as you would normally breastfeed. I get 3 30-minute sessions at my office's Mother's Room to harvest for 5 missed feedings. I don't always hit my quota in that limited time, and have to add a pumping session at night after she goes to bed, or pump extra on the weekend. Some ideas for how to manage this without creating an oversupply problem would be nice.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great resource for the pumping professional.By ValadezaThis is one of the best books I bought and read. The content really helped me succeed pumping for the full year since being back at work after mat leave. I recommend it since Jessica provided many great ideas on when and where to pump.