Does she *really* have to be away for a week?  That's the real question.
Away for a week even if she is pumping may result in a baby who will not
take the breast.  But that is not the most important thing.  I cannot
imagine what cannot be cancelled, delayed, or done with the baby with
her.  At least suggest it.  Many mothers have such plans and then
realize that the baby is more important than whatever they were
planning.

Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC