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Work. Pump. Repeat.: The New Mom's Survival Guide to Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work

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The award-winning, practical, relatable, and humorous guide to surviving the difficult, awkward, and rewarding job of being a breastfeeding, working mom. Meet the frenemy of every working, breastfeeding mother: the breast pump. Many women are beyond “breast is best” and on to figuring out how to make milk while returning to demanding jobs. Work. Pump. Repeat. is the first book to give women what they need to know beyond the noise of the “Mommy Wars” and judgment on breastfeeding choices. Jessica Shortall shares the nitty-gritty basics of surviving the working world as a breastfeeding mom, offering a road map for negotiating the pumping schedule with colleagues, navigating business travel, and problem-solving when forced to pump in less-than-desirable locales. Drawing on the war stories, hacks, and humor of working moms, and on her own stories from her demanding job and travel in developing countries, she gives women moral support for dealing with the stress and guilt that come with juggling working and breastfeeding. As she tells the reader in her witty, inspiring manifesto, “Your worth as a mother is not measured in ounces.” “An incredible resource for breastfeeding moms going back to work. But this is also a must read for anyone working or living with a pumping mom, even the guys. Jessica’s spirit comes through, irresistibly fun and honest you can’t help but laugh and be humbled at the same time.” —Blake Mycoskie, founder & chief shoe giver, TOMS Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abrams Image; 1st edition (September 8, 2015)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 00


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #273,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #381 in Women & Business (Books) #659 in Baby & Toddler Parenting #849 in Motherhood (Books)


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    • If you are pumping and going back to work you NEED this book!!!
Before I had my first baby, I remember sitting in a breastfeeding class put on by the hospital we were delivering in. I raised my hand and asked the instructor, "So, do they show you how to use a pump in this class or in the hospital? I'm going back to work and would really like to know." Her actual reply was, "No. Pumps are easy. I mean, just look at them. Just use it." And that was it. I knew I was going to have to find my answers elsewhere. Which is sad, really, because it's not unusual to be a working mom. This book is amazing. I'm going back to work next week after having my first baby and I feel like this book really prepared me for the realities of pumping and being a working mom. The tips are real and practical, and Jessica's stories are extremely helpful. I have my first work trip coming up in a couple months and feel so prepared already. Buy this book before you have the baby so you know how to navigate the conversations with your HR department before you go on maternity leave. Then re-read the book before you go back to work. I've already read it twice and gleaned even more the second time around! I love her style of writing in a non-judgmental, empowering way. She left me feeling like I can do this. If you're planning on working and pumping, do yourself a favor and buy this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2016 by Rebekah Johnson
    • Great
Great book I highly recommend
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023 by alli
    • She thought of almost everything...
Everywhere 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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2016 by Suzy's Owner
    • Best book I read during my pregnancy
Best purchase I've made during pregnancy. I almost finished the book over a weekend. A must read for moms returning to work who plan on pumping. Many helpful tips and tricks. I highlighted the important stuff I know I may come back to once baby is here or when I go back to work. This book gives real, relevant advise for recent moms juggling work and a baby. As stated in the book most breastfeeding books focus on the early stages: latching, positions, and getting a good start to breastfeeding. This book helps to set you up for success and realistic goals once you're returning to work unlike most popular breastfeeding books which assume you plan to be a stay at home mom or will be exclusively breastfeeding/nursing without much info on pumping. I'm so glad I read this now and probably will refer back to it later on. Put my mind at ease on some issues I was most concerned with returning to work and establishing/keeping milk supply while pumping. An updated, relevant read for working mommies. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2019 by Lizboy92
    • A Candid, Funny Guide to Your Mechanical Baby
Jessica gives a hilarious point of view in the world of pumping as a working mom. I am blessed to have a very supportive employer that meets my breast pumping needs, but I took note of her tips and stories for when I found myself pumping in rather public and/or strange places. Her checklists are detailed and instructions are clear. Her recommendations actually helped me update my employer's breast pumping policies and give input on the newly built lactation room. I was glad she called out the pump as your new frenemy. I thought she was making it up while I was reading this guide on maternity leave. Now that I'm working and pumping I now understand her wisdom. Jessica is right. You both hate and love that mechanical baby. My favorite part of this guide is Jessica gives you confidence in your breastfeeding and pumping decisions. She gives you all of the options and leaves you to decide what's best for you and the baby. This is completely opposite of other pumping guides which seem to force down your throat that their way is the only way. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2016 by Christine L.
    • Must Read for Any Mom Planning to Pump
This may be the least judgmental breastfeeding literature that I've ever read. There are so many good tips and so much great advice for moms who will need to use a breast pump at any point in their breastfeeding career. It gives a lot of information on how to approach coworkers/your boss about breastfeeding, how to pump in "less than ideal" locations, and giw to overcome hurdles while nursing/pumping. The author draws on her own experiences as a working mom as well as the experiences of other women in various lines of work, which all come with their own set of challenges. Throughout the book as continues to remind us mothers that our "worth is not measured in ounces" and that it is important to consider our own mental health when it comes to breastfeeding, and if staying sane and healthy means using formula, guess what - YOU ARE STILL A GREAT MOM! You don't see that in a lot of guides to breastfeeding, but it is really important to remember. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2017 by Marley

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