Pumping in front of nanny?
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Anonymous
| MB here. I breastfeed, but mostly pump milk for my DD who is now 8 months old. I sometimes walk around the house when pumping (I use a hands-free bra and portable pump, just trying to get stuff done, like cleaning up, or getting ready for work and collecting things in the house) and now am wondering if it is rude to my nanny to do so. The nanny has seen me breastfeed, often if DD is starving when I come in at night and she is getting ready to go. I never thought about it before but this week she apologized when she came in and I was pumping in the nursery (again, cleaning up). What do you think? I am tempted to mention it and tell her that if it bothers her I'll try to stay out of sight. Does that seem reasonable, should I assume it's not an issue or do I owe an apology for doing so without asking? |
Anonymous
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ask now. Just say "um (name), do you mind me pumping, if so I can stay out of sight while youre here... just wondering because a friend of mine hates seeing people pumping and i wanted to make sure I wasnt making you uncomfortable"
say this light and airy not like an awkward sit down convo. Just say it as if it just came to mind. Add a chuckle. |
Anonymous
| Just mention that you hope she doesn't mind. That's her opportunity to let you know if she's uncomfortable. As long as nanny is a she, it should be fine. |
Anonymous
| I'm a nanny, and it wouldn't bother me. Just as you don't know if you've offended her, she doesn't know if walking in offends you. This sounds as though it can easily be solved with a quick conversation between the two of you. Chances are if she's okay seeing you breastfeed, she's probably okay with you pumping in front of her. |
Anonymous
| I can't imagine that any nanny would care. |
Anonymous
| as a nanny I don't care if your pumping/nursing it doesn't bother me at all. |
Anonymous
| As a nanny I wouldn't care either. I actually wouldn't even mention it unless you want to draw attention to the fact that you're pumping. I think the real question is do you feel uncomfortable? |
Anonymous
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I'm a nanny, and absolutely would not mind. It's kind of part of our jobs to deal with all baby related things, including dealing with breastfeeding (obviously I'm not doing it lol).
I once worked with a family who had twins, and the mother had difficulties breastfeeding, she called in a lactation specialist, and often I'd have to help out if she was feeding two at once, usually just waiting to see if one latched, and helping her get a firm grasp on the other. All in a days work, they are just boobs. |
Anonymous
| No. You are in your own home. She is working in an intimate setting. Do not apologize. Do not stop doing what works for you. |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
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Would not bother me in the least.
I am a nanny, it is your home and your child's source of food. It bothers me no more than seeing a bottle made (ie, not at all.) If it DOES bother your nanny that would be unusual, IMO. |
Anonymous
| OP here. Thanks -- I just wanted to make sure this was ok -- I thought since it was my own house, it's related to baby care it would be fine, but never hurts to ask. If it happens again and she seems obviously uncomfortable I will ask, otherwise I'll just leave the issue alone. |
Anonymous
| OP, you sound like a great MB, sensitive and caring, not just for your baby, but the nanny to. Hope the nanny stays as long as you need her. |
Anonymous
You're fine in your own home. Just don't be tactless and flop your tit out without overnight yourself first, when out in public. It's nasty and no one wants to see that. I get that the baby is hungry, but it doesn't hurt to be tactful either. Breasfeed but cover up, in public if you do. Shanks. |
Anonymous
| As a nanny, I have no qualms about a mother pumping breastmilk or breastfeeding in front of me. I'm also a big supporter of women breastfeeding their children. |