If you have no interest in breastfeeding, stop reading here. I pumped at work for my daughter for a year, while I was a medical student. Frankly, pumping is a pain the rear. It takes a lot of time, and for most people requires a power outlet. I was extremely lucky while I was breastfeeding that my pump was highly
» Read moreHey everyone! I recently posted about breastfeeding while taking the UMSLE step exams. As it turns out, NBME (the organization in charge of the USMLE exams) has changed their policy! They gave in and created a mechanism that allows nursing mothers an additional 60 minutes of break time during the exam. This is a separate process from applying for additional
» Read moreUpdate: NBME recently changed their policy on breastfeeding during USMLE test sessions to allow extra break time for breastfeeding moms. More information on the new policy can be found in my update post here. Warning: This post is about the gory details of breastfeeding and breast pumping during USMLE exams, the things I wish someone had told me. If you don’t want
» Read moreMy daughter was born during my second year of medical school, and I am happy to say that we exceeded our breastfeeding goal (exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and some breastfeeding for one year). Negotiating third year with a breast pump in tow was definitely a challenge, though! If you are expecting to be toting your new friend Medela to
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