Pauline can think of so many answers as to why lactating women pump breast milk, while breastfeeding or instead of breastfeeding.
- There are women that are not able to breastfeed because their babies can’t latch or if their baby is in the hospital.
Some women have to resume work,so they can’t breastfeed. Pauline must pump because her baby is intubated and can’t breastfeed until he is off the ventilator. Pumping isn’t easy and must be done frequently or she may experience issues such as lower milk supply or breast infection. There are several things that make life easier when pumping. One, a woman wants to make sure they are comfortable and their area is clean that they pump in. It’s crucial that the temperature of the apartment or wherever you’re pumping is comfortable. If Pauline tries pumping while dripping with sweat or freezing, that will cause stress. If she is tired, her body will produce less milk. She makes sure her AC is set to a comfortable temperature on her smart control component before she pumps because she lives in a warmer temperature. Pauline’s baby is in the NICU, so when she pumps here there central a/c is typically set between 70-78 degrees. If she is dripping with sweat while pumping, the flanges which are the devices that help collect milk may slide off so it’s important that she does not allow herself to sweat too much. If you are a woman who pumps breast milk, you should get routine service done on your Heating and A/C plan to ensure you can stay comfortable.