For Working Parents

Back to Work Pumping Guide

The complete guide to pumping confidently when you return to work. Schedules, storage, employer rights, and supply maintenance.

$39Digital Guide — Instant Download

HSA/FSA eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

What's inside

Building a pump schedule that matches your work hours
Milk storage rules (freshly expressed, refrigerated, frozen)
Maintaining supply while pumping exclusively at work
Your legal rights (PUMP Act, state-specific protections)
Template message for your employer about pumping accommodations
What to pack in your pump bag — the real list
Troubleshooting: supply dips, letdown issues, pump fitting
Emotional prep: the guilt, the logistics, the reality
Caregiver instructions for bottle feeding your breastfed baby

Who it's for

Parents returning to work in the next 1–8 weeks
Currently working parents who want to optimize their pumping
Expecting parents who want a plan before baby arrives

Brandi O'Neal, RN, BSN, IBCLC

Board-certified lactation consultant, registered nurse, and mother of three. 7+ years of clinical lactation experience supporting thousands of families through their feeding journeys.

I was ready to quit at day 4. Milk and Moon helped me understand that what I was going through was completely normal.

Sarah M., mom of one