For some moms the transition back-to-work after baby is a source of much concern even before baby arrives. For others, it seems to sneak up on you. Aside from managing the details of where & how your baby will be spend his/her day, wondering how to manage breastfeeding/pumping/bottlefeeding may seem like a big mystery.

How will I know if I'm pumping enough? What kind of pump should I buy? How long can I freeze the milk? Does it go bad? Where will I store the milk while I'm at work?...

This class is here to ease your mind about the details of becoming a breastfeeding mother working outside the home.

We'll discuss the following:

• Pumping: equipment, cleaning, fitting your pump
• Milk Supply: how much to pump, how much to store, increasing supply
• Bottlefeeding: when to start, how much to give, what kind of bottle
• Back-at-work: work environment - where/how often will you pump? dealing with co-workers
• Breastfeeding goals: meeting your own unique breastfeeding goals
• Working with your Employer to accommodate your needs as a breastfeeding/pumping mama

Notes: This class is geared towards mothers who have already had their baby or are expecting and have already taken a basic breastfeeding class and planning to breastfeed.

Alison Dodge is is co-founder of Happy Bambino, a certified lactation counselor, and happy mama. Her son is Liam (7/03) and daughter Ariana (12/07). Alison brought a human resources background to Happy Bambino, but her love of children and fascination with the childbearing year have been with her from an early age. Alison is passionate about parental empowerment and choice in healthcare and the advancement of family-friendly social policies.