When picking up baby or returning home at the end of the day, take time for another nursing before doing anything else. Many women have said that this is relaxing and helps them make the transition from employee to mother. Allow time for frequent unrushed feedings at night. This will help to maintain an adequate milk supply. Spend weekends and days off nursing on demand.
Some mothers report that their milk supply is lower by the end of the week.
Increasing fluid intake and feeding baby more often over the weekend helps to assure plenty of milk for the week ahead. The number of times and the amount of pumping will depend on the number of hours away and the age of the baby. If the mother is pumping to provide her milk for all feedings, then she will need to express milk at the times that baby would usually be fed. If this is not possible, the mother should express milk at times when her breasts feel full. This maintains milk production and prevents plugged ducts or breast infections.