It is possible to work while pumping—in some cases—and I strongly suggest you get a hands-free pumping bra. At a minimum you want to be able to read something on your phone. Many people suggest you try to relax, look at pictures of your baby, and generally wind down while pumping. The idea is that this will increase supply. There is no direct evidence for this; one study of moms pumping for babies in the NICU showed that being near their babies increased milk production, but this is pretty distant evidence. 36
