How to Enable the Scheduler
The Scheduler feature allows users to create a detailed daily pumping and nursing schedule after calculating their Magic Number. This interactive timeline helps moms plan their day effectively.
What the Scheduler Does
When enabled, users can:
- Create an interactive daily timeline with pumping and breastfeeding sessions
- Set custom wake-up, work departure, return home, and bedtime markers
- Add, remove, and adjust session times easily
- Toggle between pumping and direct breastfeeding for each session
- Receive night feed reminders with educational information about prolactin
- Save their schedule as a shareable image
ℹ️ Example: A mom who needs 8 milk removals per day can visually plan when to pump at work and when to breastfeed at home, all on a beautiful color-coded timeline.
Enabling the Scheduler
Enabling this feature takes just a few clicks:
Step 1: Open Settings
Navigate to Pumping Calc in your WordPress sidebar.
Step 2: Find Features Section
Scroll down to the “Features” section on the settings page.
Step 3: Enable Scheduler
Check the box next to “Enable Scheduler” that says “Enable the Scheduling feature (Timeline)”.
Step 4: Save Settings
Click the “Save Settings” button at the bottom of the page.
That’s it! The Scheduler is now active on your calculator.
User Experience Comparison
Here’s how the calculator behaves with and without the Scheduler:
| Scheduler ENABLED ✅ | Scheduler DISABLED |
|---|---|
| Progress indicator: Shows 3 steps | Progress indicator: Shows 2 steps |
| Results page buttons: • “Save Results” • “Plan Schedule” |
Results page buttons: • “Save Results” (full width) |
| User flow: Input → Results → Schedule Planner |
User flow: Input → Results |
| Best for: Working moms who need detailed planning |
Best for: Quick Magic Number calculations |
Scheduler Features in Detail
When users access the Schedule Planner, they’ll see:
📍 Daily Markers
- Wake Up — When mom starts her day
- Leave for Work — Departure time (auto-calculates based on hours away)
- Back Home — Return time
- Bed Time — End of day marker
💧 Session Types
- Blue = Pumping Sessions — For times away from baby
- Pink = Breastfeeding Sessions — For direct nursing
- Users can tap any session to toggle between pump and breastfeed
🌙 Night Feed Reminders
If no night feed is scheduled, the planner shows an educational reminder about the importance of night feeds for milk supply and prolactin levels.
📊 Progress Tracking
A badge shows how many sessions are scheduled vs. the Magic Number goal (e.g., “6/8 – need 2 more”).
💡 Recommendation: The Scheduler adds significant value for working moms who need to plan their pumping around work schedules. We highly recommend keeping it enabled!
When to Disable the Scheduler
You might choose to disable the Scheduler if:
- Your audience primarily needs quick Magic Number calculations only
- You want a simpler, faster user experience
- You prefer to provide schedule planning during consultations instead
Quick Summary
| Location: | Pumping Calc → Features section |
| Setting: | ☑️ Enable the Scheduling feature (Timeline) |
| Effect: | Adds interactive schedule planner after results |
| Recommended: | Yes — great value for working moms |
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