Pumping moms!! I’m going to be on set all day Monday (7:30am - 6pm) and somehow am just realizing I’m going to need to pump! Any tips for making this easier/not insanely awkward?

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Reach out to the production company’s Production Manager ASAP. Don’t feel awkward for one minute, and bring ice packs. If you absolutely have to be hovering around video village because your feedback and input is necessary to keep things rolling, have them give you a Walkie so you can stay in the loop while you pump somewhere comfortable.

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Thanks for the advice! I ended up letting my writer know and stepping out between setups. Had to pump in a bathroom, but it all worked out with minimal awkwardness!

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Bring an extra ice pack for your cooler just in case. Also pack some sanitizer, soap and wipes in your bag. Also if you’re able call ahead to the location to confirm which room you can use to pump. I’d word it in a way that assumes there is space set aside on or near set. Puts onus on more than just you to make accommodations for pumping moms. Hope all goes well! If you’re able and open to it, reply to the post with what you did!

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Yep cars and blankets are your friend. And I would just be honest about what you're going to do when you have to take a break. Most people get it and respect it and if they don't, screw them. Oh and bring a cooler bag with ice packs

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Battery pack! I used the rental car and a blanket when I was on a multi-day shoot. Also checked with various buildings on the availability of rooms with locks.

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I take my nursing cover and of course the pumping bra so I have free hands. Don’t be embarrassed! I own it! Just find a place when you get there that makes sense and stay in your schedule! It’ll be easy to skip a session but try to be strict about it.

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Normalize pumping! I know, easier said than done. I struggled with it myself. Career low was having to pump in a handicap bathroom of a out of town Y on a low budget shoot and then pouring out my milk in the sink.

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The point is people don't care that much and we shouldn't feel embarrassed about an entirely normal thing. What's embarrassing is pumping moms are not better taken care of. Own it!

Ha! I found lots places to pump on set, took an extra hand pump for emergencies. The worst thing was in the Porto-John trailer and having to yell “occupied!” Every few minutes while crew members were rushing to go between takes.

Also, I loved being able to help a client out during a recent shoot. Having been there, I was all over finding the perfect pumping room in the, luckily, house location.

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