You got the breastfeeding routine down to a science on maternity leave, and you want to keep it up now that you’re returning to work. Make the transition smoother with tips from breastfeeding expert Joy Kosak, a founder of the Simple Wishes hands-free pumping bra.

The Setup
Don’t hesitate to schedule a meeting with your manager about how pumping will fit into your workday. Talk about where you’ll pump (a reasonable lactation space is the law in most larger workplaces) and how you’ll need breaks to do it. Let your boss know that pumping won’t stifle your usual A-plus work.

The Schedule
Figure out the optimal times you’ll need for pumping, then share your break schedule with your manager and colleagues. This way, everyone will be on the same page, meetings will be less likely to bump into your breaks, and absences from your desk won’t be a surprise to your team.

The Stance
You have every right—legal and otherwise—to take pumping breaks. But be discreet. If you have an office, lock the door so a colleague searching for a file doesn’t barge in. And while you do want co-workers to know the drill, you don’t have to say every time you’re about to go off and pump.