Nursing more than one Whether a woman plans to nurse her infant and a toddler, or a set of twins, nursing more than one is possible. Remember, it is a matter of supply and demand. As long as children continue to breast-feed, milk will be supplied. Going back to work Between 6 weeks and 3 months postpartum, most working mothers resume their normal activities. If her schedule permits, a mother can nurse her baby just before she leaves for work, then express milk using a breast pump at the baby's usual feeding time during the workday.
Mothers working afternoon or evening shifts can follow a similar feeding schedule.
If the family's child care provider is located relatively close to the mother's place of employment, she can drop the noon time pumping and meet her baby for lunch instead. Not all work environments have a quiet place where a woman can express breast milk. Many dads, grandparents, and other caregivers like to give a bottle in the early evening or in the middle of the night. This gives mom a chance to rest and allows other special caregivers an opportunity to feed the baby. It is a good idea to introduce a baby to bottle-feeding a week or two before the mother returns to work.