HBR Working Moms Collection (6 Books)

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What You Need to Know About Pumping During Work Travel

by Julia Beck

Quick Takes

• Identify any relevant policies your company has in place
• Ask your boss or organization for what you need
• Create a grassroots support group to share information
• Reach out to friends for advice when planning your trip
• Arrive early for flights, so you have time to pump
• Contact your hotel in advance to secure needed supplies

Any new mom who is returning to work is coping with a challenging professional and personal transition. Regardless of how well the employee has planned for their return, the reality of it is startling. And if that return involves business travel, and that mother has chosen to nurse, it’s even more complicated. They need to quickly become an ...