There is a lot of supportive information available to mothers who are 
returning to work. Some of it is put out by breastpump manufacturers like 
Medela, who make a variety of pumps for different purposes. They usually 
send cases of handouts to be given away--you can contact your closest 
local person via their 800 number. I am not shilling for them, nor do I 
get any financial commission for mentioning their name, I bring it up b/c 
the name is well-known among mothers (they make the Pump In Style). You 
can also look at LaLeche League and Kellymom and other 
working/breasfeeding websites for information to give to your mothers. It 
is important, as I am sure you have been reading, to emphasize to your 
mothers that the pump can be a useful tool to express milk once supply has 
been established and that they are to be used for missed feedings. Many 
mothers pressure themselves to begin pumping "right away" after getting 
home from the hospital, with concern that they must stockpile a large 
quantity of bottles for when they are separated from their infants. 
Reassure them that if they establish supply with exclusive b/f, tailored 
to their baby's appetite (cue or demand feeds), they will be pumping at 
work for the next day's feedings and need not worry about filling the 
freezer. Also, for any mothers who need help convincing management that 
they wish to exercise their right to pump on breaks, have them contact 
their local LLL leader, as she will probably be most informed as to the 
laws & statutes of your state.

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