Pumping quesitons from a non-mom

[cricketwife]

This is prompted by the pumping schedules thread.

May I ask how long one pumping session generally lasts? Let's be all inclusive - whatever time it takes to set up, pump, put stuff away, etc. I'm curious about the work logistics. Are you allowed to be away from work that much? I assume that one would be during lunch time but when would the other times be? Do you make up the time in some way? Are there laws governing this type of thing? ie. Could your employer say "Sorry, you can't pump, your missing too much work."

I'm having trouble imagining how this would work with my work schedule for my hypothetical future child that I haven't even decided if I want yet. gaahh. Am I type A or what?

[Ashley&Scott]

Everyone is different.

It takes me 15 minutes total. 2 minutes to set up, 10 minutes to pump, 3 minutes to put away.

I pump 3x per day, morning, lunch break & afternoon. I don't make up my time but I also don't take any other scheduled breaks. By law I have to be allowed to pump until my son is 1 year old.

[ijack]

Mine takes about 20-25 minutes total. A couple to set up, 17-20 to pump and then I don't put away until the end of the day.

[Becca]

Different women need different amounts of time. I usually needed 15-20 minutes of pumping time (so 20-25 minutes total) three times a day during a 9 hour shift. There is a federal law that protects the pumping rights of some moms, and in MN there is a state law that protects me too. This is a huge summarization, but generally, if the law applies, you have a right to private space to pump and unpaid time to do so.

I have some control over my schedule, so I would come in 15 minutes early to cover some of my time, sometimes skip lunch and sometimes work while I pumped. I would save e-mail writing or any extended reading I had to do for pumping time. Pumping hands free was a lifesaver for me!

[6fsn]

It usually took me 20 mins 2-3 times a day. I was lucky enough to pump in my office so I'd just work right through a session and not worry about making up time.

[my4girls]

takes me probably about 15 minutes total each time. My bosses are pretty flexible and understanding and I try to not take advantage of that. I usually just take my time away from my lunch break to accomodate for the pumping.

[MamaMaui24]

It takes me 5 minutes to set up, 20 minutes to pump, 5 minutes to clean up = 30 minutes.

My job is flexible so it's working out great so far. I have my own office, so I can do computer work while pumping.

[badtzmaru22]

25 minutes, generally. I have a hands free bra and keep working while I pump and sometimes lose track of time. I have a mini fridge and keep everything in my office, which cuts down on prep time.

[h]

About 20 minutes total per session for me. I pumped in my office and worked while I pumped.

[mie]

20-25 minutes. I pump in my office and still answer phones/do work when I pump.

[cricketwife]

Thanks ladies! This is very helpful info to have.