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Breastfeeding and Indiana
My brother's girlfriend will be having a baby soon after I have mine.
While it's not an ideal situation, she is trying her hardest to make all the right decisions. She's a college student and works part-time. She has decided to breastfeed and really wants to make it work, but is hitting some challenges. She was going to buy a manual pump and pump between classes and on her break at work. Really, since she won't have a place to pump between classes, a manual was probably best for this since she'll probably be just ducking into a bathroom or something. However, she's now been told by her employer that they won't make any exceptions to the 15-minute break. She now thinks she needs an electric so that she can pump over her break. I don't even think she'll be able to get it done with an electric in such a short time though (with setup and cleanup, too!), but who knows. My concern is that she's basically going to be driven to formula-feed because of all this. She can't afford a good pump, but formula is free through WIC. I know she isn't considering this right now, but it seems like they make formula-feeding the easier and cheaper (and maybe only) method is this situation. Does anyone know of any agencies in Indiana that will help nearly-destitute people with breastfeeding - like providing pumps so they can work? Also, does anyone know of any labor laws regarding nursing in Indiana that might help her to be able to take a longer break? Thanks, Manda |
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Breastfeeding and Indiana
wrote in message ... My brother's girlfriend will be having a baby soon after I have mine. While it's not an ideal situation, she is trying her hardest to make all the right decisions. She's a college student and works part-time. She has decided to breastfeed and really wants to make it work, but is hitting some challenges. She was going to buy a manual pump and pump between classes and on her break at work. Really, since she won't have a place to pump between classes, a manual was probably best for this since she'll probably be just ducking into a bathroom or something. However, she's now been told by her employer that they won't make any exceptions to the 15-minute break. She now thinks she needs an electric so that she can pump over her break. I don't even think she'll be able to get it done with an electric in such a short time though (with setup and cleanup, too!), but who knows. My concern is that she's basically going to be driven to formula-feed because of all this. She can't afford a good pump, but formula is free through WIC. I know she isn't considering this right now, but it seems like they make formula-feeding the easier and cheaper (and maybe only) method is this situation. Does anyone know of any agencies in Indiana that will help nearly-destitute people with breastfeeding - like providing pumps so they can work? Also, does anyone know of any labor laws regarding nursing in Indiana that might help her to be able to take a longer break? Thanks, Manda I'm not sure about Indiana but here in Illinois WIC will help with the cost of a pump if the mother wants to breastfeed. If she can qualify for WIC then I think she can also qualify for their assistance with paying for a pump. Someone else might be able to help with the specific laws of your state regarding your "SIL's" right to pump at work. good luck! Jen |
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Breastfeeding and Indiana
She's a college student and works part-time. She has
decided to breastfeed and really wants to make it work, but is hitting some challenges. She was going to buy a manual pump and pump between classes and on her break at work. Really, since she won't have a place to pump between classes, a manual was probably best for this since she'll probably be just ducking into a bathroom or something. At UC Berkeley (I know, it's Berkeley, hardly comparable to the rest of the planet) they have some kind of lactation room available to faculty, staff, and students. It's something you have to register for to get a key, and they can also arrange renting a pump, or maybe they have a pump and you can rent parts. Not sure exactly, but anyway, wondering if her school might have something set up to which she could gain access? And maybe her local LLL or whatever might be able to give her info on both local laws and about getting the equipment she needs cheap or subsidized. -Karen- |
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Breastfeeding and Indiana
"Karen" wrote in message ... At UC Berkeley (I know, it's Berkeley, hardly comparable to the rest of the planet) they have some kind of lactation room available to faculty, staff, and students. It's something you have to register for to get a key, and they can also arrange renting a pump, or maybe they have a pump and you can rent parts. Not sure exactly, but anyway, wondering if her school might have something set up to which she could gain access? And maybe her local LLL or whatever might be able to give her info on both local laws and about getting the equipment she needs cheap or subsidized. And even if her college doesn't have such a room, perhaps other arrangements could be made. For example, maybe her health center could let her use an examination room, or a faculty member who's sympathetic could allow her to borrow an office at specified times. Belphoebe |
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Breastfeeding and Indiana
"Belphoebe" wrote in message ... And even if her college doesn't have such a room, perhaps other arrangements could be made. For example, maybe her health center could let her use an examination room, or a faculty member who's sympathetic could allow her to borrow an office at specified times. Belphoebe Storage rooms can be surprisingly private, and are usually lockable. |
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Breastfeeding and Indiana
. Does anyone know of any agencies in Indiana that
will help nearly-destitute people with breastfeeding - like providing pumps so they can work? Also, does anyone know of any labor laws regarding nursing in Indiana that might help her to be able to take a longer break? Nope, there are no laws specifically regarding nursing/breastfeeding in Indiana. The hospital where she gives birth may be able to provide a good deal on a pump. (If she's in Bloomington, Bloomington hospital sells pumps at cost, I believe.) They also have good LCs on staff who can help her get a good start and good good support. (BTW, if you/she is in Bloomington, e-mail me and I can let you know how to get in touch with me for more personal help.) Thanks, Manda Naomi CAPPA Certified Lactation Educator (either remove spamblock or change address to to e-mail reply.) |
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Breastfeeding and Indiana
As a veteran pumper, I would say that with the PIS she could keep it
mostly set up ahead of time, and then put the whole horns in the cooler area of the bag until after work so that she could indeed pump in 15 minutes. PIS is pricey though. KC wrote in message ... My brother's girlfriend will be having a baby soon after I have mine. While it's not an ideal situation, she is trying her hardest to make all the right decisions. She's a college student and works part-time. She has decided to breastfeed and really wants to make it work, but is hitting some challenges. She was going to buy a manual pump and pump between classes and on her break at work. Really, since she won't have a place to pump between classes, a manual was probably best for this since she'll probably be just ducking into a bathroom or something. However, she's now been told by her employer that they won't make any exceptions to the 15-minute break. She now thinks she needs an electric so that she can pump over her break. I don't even think she'll be able to get it done with an electric in such a short time though (with setup and cleanup, too!), but who knows. My concern is that she's basically going to be driven to formula-feed because of all this. She can't afford a good pump, but formula is free through WIC. I know she isn't considering this right now, but it seems like they make formula-feeding the easier and cheaper (and maybe only) method is this situation. Does anyone know of any agencies in Indiana that will help nearly-destitute people with breastfeeding - like providing pumps so they can work? Also, does anyone know of any labor laws regarding nursing in Indiana that might help her to be able to take a longer break? Thanks, Manda |
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