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[ID] 98 [Interest Areas] Concerned Citizen [Comment] While most mothers with perseverance and support can have a successful breastfeeding relationship, I am concerned that very few people address the needs of mothers who pump exclusively. Following a traumatic birth experience that resulted in almost 2 days separation from my daughter and 2 months of lactation consultants appointments, I made the decision to pump full time to provide my child with breast milk. Thankfully, I live in Portland, where breastfeeding has more support than in some other US cities. I was unsure however of my legal standing for pumping in public. While I know some people may find this to be a trivial concern, it was a very large and looming concern of mine. In order to maintain a sufficient milk supply I had to pump up to 12 times a day. In order to do anything, work, run errands, go to the grocery store, I had to pump in public. I think there should be more research on the EP'ing mothers and their particular needs. [Topic] 
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