by Petra K. McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC | Sep 27, 2020 | Pumping & Working
I have a love-hate relationship with my breast pump. I knew it was so necessary to have in order to go back to work and continue to breastfeed each of my children, but after a few months of having to pump with each child, I was SO over it. That being said, my breast...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC | Sep 27, 2020 | Pumping & Working
I’ve had my share of pumping trials and tribulations. I’ve breastfed and pumped for 5 kids along the way, and each time was very different. Though each breastfeeding journey was better than the one before, it was never “easy”. Though, a little easier once I found the...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC | Sep 27, 2020 | Breastfeeding Issues
“I’m not gonna sleep well for at least the next 4 months, maybe longer”. This thought hit me each and every time I delivered one of my babies in the hospital. Somehow, I forgot about my impending lack of sleep throughout my pregnancies. But, after I delivered and held...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC | Sep 4, 2020 | Breastfeeding Issues
Breastfeeding as a working mom can be tough. You’ve made the decision to breastfeed, and overcome all your doubts. It was awesome at first, but, then you have to go back to work. You’re not always with your baby to feed him on demand. You’re not always able to pump...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC | Sep 4, 2020 | Pumping & Working
Breastfeeding is an awesome gift to give to your baby. Although it has loads of benefits, it still isn’t always easy. Combine breastfeeding and returning to work, and things get that much more difficult. I’ve had to return to work or school as a breastfeeding mom 5...
