Breastfeeding: Returning to Work Program
Have you had any of these questions?
- How often do I need to pump for my individual child to maintain my milk supply?
- How do I ensure I am efficiently and effectively removing milk using a breast pump?
- How do I balance my work schedule around pumping sessions?
- Do I really need a freezer stash of breast milk before returning to work?
- How do I avoid bottle preference?
- What do I do if I start to notice a decline in breast milk once I return to work?
- How frequently do I need to replace my pumping parts?
- What is the best breast pump to use? Can I use hand expression or a manual breast pump?
Let me help, my name is Cindy, I am a Pediatric Registered Dietitian and Certified Lactation Counselor here to support you through breastfeeding when returning to work. I have helped countless moms achieve their breastfeeding goals while also continuing to pursue their careers. I would love to stand alongside you and do the same!
Course goals:
- Feel confident that you can reach your breastfeeding goals even when returning to work.
- Maintain milk supply and avoid bottle preference.
- Feel supported and knowledgeable on all things pumping and milk expression.
Chat access to a Pediatric Dietitian and Certified Lactation Counselor
6+ Modules of Content, Individualized Pumping Plan, and
20-Minute Phone Call with a Certified Lactation Counselor
This course is perfect for caregivers who are returning to work or exclusively pumping and are not sure how to maintain milk supply. It gives you all the information you need to feel confident that you can continue to provide your little one with breast milk even when separated.
“When employment conditions encourage women to initiate and continue breastfeeding through the first two months of work, they may be more likely to extend breastfeeding duration as recommended through at least the first year.”
-American Journal of Public Health
“Breastfeeding is associated with higher productivity and lower absenteeism for working mothers”
-American Journal of Public Health
The course material is self-paced, and you can go through in your own time but if you need anything or have any questions – you have chat access to me as your personal guide! You also receive a 20-minute phone call with me for more detailed questions!
What does it include:
1. 20-minute phone call with a certified lactation counselor
- Ask questions about returning to work
- Give details so that I can create the perfect pumping plan for you!
2. 6-month access to “Breastfeeding: Returning to Work Program”
- Pumping Bag Essentials Checklist
- Tips For Optimizing Milk Supply While Pumping
- Flange Fitting Education
- Snacks to Optimize Milk Output
- Know Your Rights Education
- Milk Storage Guidelines
- Replacing Pump Parts Education
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Pump Parts
- And more!
3. 6-month chat access to a certified lactation counselor for troubleshooting
4.Personalized pumping plan, developed to help you maintain milk supply while you are away from baby
Cinthia Scott is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), with over 7 years experience in the field of dietetics. Cinthia focuses on ensuring optimal nutrition in the first 1000 days of life to ensure optimal growth and development as well as set the stage for long-term health. Cindy is an author, starting solids expert, and advocate for caregivers receiving evidence based education and support surrounding breastfeeding and starting solids.
Cinthia is co-author of the 101beforeone Starting Solids Book, “101beforeone -baby-led feeding cookbook,” and is the founder and owner of The Baby Dietitian LLC which is her private practice built to provide virtual 1:1 services for caregivers surrounding infant nutrition, toddler nutrition, and breastfeeding support. Cinthia is also the creator of the Starting Solids 101 Program which provides caregivers 1:1 support from a Pediatric Dietitian on how to provide optimal nutrition from the start and create healthy eating habits that will last their whole lifetime. To work with Cinthia, you can access her services here.
Cinthia provides tons of free information for parents on her social media accounts as well.
- Instagram: @The.Baby.Dietitian
- Tiktok: @The.Baby.Dietitian