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There should be rules and regulations for most employers depending on the state that would allow you some sort of break. Also if you are working a certain number of hours, regardless of how you want to use your break, you are supposed to be allowed at least a 15 min break. I THINK the number of hours is 6 hours. Look up the regulations in your area. Also if she refuses to help you find a place to pump, could you pump in your car? I know in Wisconsin that could be a bit cold on some days. You could throw a blanket over yourself for those 10 or 15 min you need to pump. I never actually tried pumping with a blanket over me but I nursed OFTEN with a blanket over my chest and became quite a pro at it.
If you aren't happy with your job though, it would be in your best interest to find something else. It sounds like your boss would (and already does) cause you a lot of tension.
NO matter what. Don't stress over not being able to pump. Some mothers pump part time at home as well as nurse at home. Or they nurse at home and feed formula at childcare. I am partial to the Soy formula's without added Iron. I have seen too many babies with hard stools due to the extra iron, and too many who spit up a lot until they're switched to soy. My nephew, and several daycare kids went through the trying regular formula (which btw is usually COW'S MILK based) and then switching to Soy formula and eliminating diaper and spitup problems quite rapidly with just that change.
Shani - the hospital I went to gave my daughter Similac Low Iron when my milk wouldn't come in for a week because of my meds. She never had any trouble with it. That was 6 years ago.
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