Return-to-Work Pumping Plan & Pump Support
Feel prepared to return to work with a pumping plan that fits your schedule, your baby, and your feeding goals.
Returning to work while continuing to provide breast milk for your baby can bring up a lot of questions. You may be wondering when you'll find time to pump, how to maintain your milk supply, or how to balance breastfeeding at home with pumping during the workday.
You don't have to figure everything out on your own. I'll help you create a personalized pumping routine, get comfortable using your pump, and prepare for the everyday details of feeding your baby while you're at work.
Together, we'll make a plan that feels realistic, flexible, and manageable for this next chapter.
Wondering How Pumping Will Fit Into Your Workday?
A little preparation can make the transition back to work feel a lot less overwhelming.
Maybe you're getting ready to return from maternity leave and aren't sure how often you'll need to pump. Perhaps you've already returned to work and are struggling to find a routine that fits between meetings, responsibilities, and everything else on your schedule.
You might also be wondering whether your pump fits correctly, how much milk to store, or how to keep breastfeeding at home while pumping during the day.
These are common concerns, and there's no single pumping schedule that works for every parent.
We'll look at your baby's feeding needs, your workday, and your current pumping setup to create a routine that supports your milk supply without adding unnecessary stress.
Pumping Schedules • Milk Supply • Pump Fit • Milk Storage • Returning to Work • Exclusive Pumping •
What to Expect During Your Pumping Consultation
We'll review your pumping setup, talk through your work schedule, and build a plan that works for your everyday routine.
1
We Talk
We'll start with your baby's current feeding routine, your work schedule, your pumping experience, and any concerns you have about maintaining milk supply or balancing feeding responsibilities.
2
We Look Together
We'll review your breast pump, flange fit, comfort, and pumping technique. When appropriate, I'll help you assess your setup and identify adjustments that may improve comfort and milk removal.
3
We Create a Plan
Together, we'll build a realistic pumping schedule around your workday and discuss milk storage, transportation, bottle feeding, and ways to balance pumping at work with breastfeeding at home.
4
You Leave Knowing What Comes Next
You'll leave with a personalized pumping routine, practical recommendations for using your pump, and clear next steps to help you feel prepared as your schedule changes.
Why Parents Reach Out to Julie
Returning to work brings enough changes. Your pumping routine shouldn't have to be another source of uncertainty.
This service supports parents at many stages, including:
You're preparing to return to work
You want to know when to start pumping, how to prepare your baby for bottles, and what a typical pumping day might look like.
You're unsure how often to pump
You're trying to build a pumping schedule around meetings, shifts, breaks, or an unpredictable workday.
You're concerned about maintaining milk supply
You want guidance on supporting milk production as you spend more time away from your baby.
Pumping feels uncomfortable or ineffective
You're experiencing discomfort, have questions about flange sizing, or aren't sure whether you're using your pump effectively.
You're balancing breastfeeding, pumping, and milk storage
You need a manageable approach to feeding at home, expressing milk at work, and safely storing and transporting milk.
Whether you're returning to an office, working from home, exclusively pumping, or managing a flexible schedule,
your feeding plan should work with your life, not against it.
Compassionate Care
for Both Baby and Parent
Compassionate Care for Both Baby and Parent.
I’m Julie Baumgartner, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and I created Best Hope Lactation to support families during one of the most emotionally vulnerable times of life.
I believe feeding support should feel calm, respectful, and empowering. My role is to walk alongside you — offering guidance, encouragement, and practical tools while honoring your goals as a parent.
I focus on both baby and parent, because your well-being matters. Many parents arrive feeling uncertain or discouraged and leave with clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of their baby’s cues. Feeding challenges don’t mean you’re doing anything wrong — they simply mean you deserve support.
Pumping Support for Families Across
St. Augustine & St. Johns County
A personalized pumping plan that works with your schedule, your feeding goals, and your everyday life.
Every parent's return to work looks different, and your pumping routine should reflect that. Whether you're heading back to an office, working from home, managing long shifts, or balancing an unpredictable schedule, we'll create a plan that supports your baby's feeding needs without making your workday feel impossible.
As your routine changes, you may need to adjust pumping times, milk storage, or the balance between breastfeeding and bottle feeding. I'll help you understand how to make those adjustments while supporting your comfort, milk supply, and feeding goals.
My goal is to help you spend less time worrying about pumping logistics and more time feeling confident in the routine you've created, with practical guidance that can grow and change alongside your family.
AREAS SERVED
✓ St. Augustine
✓ St. Johns
✓ Nocatee
✓ Ponte Vedra
✓ Palencia
✓ World Golf Village
✓ St. Johns County
Let's Make Returning to Work Feel a Little Easier.
You can continue working toward your feeding goals with a plan that fits your life.
Whether you're preparing for your first day back, struggling to find time to pump, or feeling unsure about milk supply and storage, I'm here to help.
Together, we'll create a practical pumping routine, address your questions, and find ways to make feeding your baby while working feel more manageable.
You deserve to feel supported and confident as you balance your workday and your baby's needs.