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Free expressing milk at work

Going back to work while breastfeeding, with the kit and the arrangements to keep it going. Ask your employer about a private room and breaks. Follow current guidance on cleaning the pump and storing milk, and carry it chilled.

Talk to work

• Tell your employer you'll be expressing
• Arrange a private place to express
• Agree expressing breaks
• Arrange a fridge for milk
• Plan how milk gets to your baby's carer

The kit

• Breast pump
• Spare pump parts
• Milk storage bags or bottles
• Labels and a pen
• Breast pads
• Hand sanitiser
• Spare clean storage containers

Storing milk

• Cool bag with ice packs
• Label milk with the date and time

At home

• Practise with the pump before you go back
• Store some milk for the first days back
• Get cleaning and sterilising supplies for the pump

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