Although, I am a fierce advocate for stay-at-home mothering, I realize that it is not possible for everyone. If you must return to work after having your baby, please consider continuing to breastfeed. Breastfeeding helps you develop, strengthen and maintain the bond with your baby despite being seperated during the day. It can be beneficial for your employer as well. Recent studies have shown that breastfed babies have 35% fewer illnesses than formula fed babies, resulting in a 27% decrease in the absence rate for their mothers.

Working and Breastfeeding by Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC Tips for Pumping and Storing Breastmilk Most of this information is also covered in the above article What to Feed The Baby When the Mother is Working.... Dr. Jack Newman How Companies Can Support Employees Who Are Breastfeeding Breastfeeding and Feminism Why Breastfeed Read this page if you are unconvinced that it is worth the effort to breastfeed after you return to work Internet Resources Use your browser back button if you would like to return to Parentingweb Breastfeeding and Working A collection of available La Leche League articles Rep. Carolyn Maloney's Breastfeeding Promotion and Protection Act "This bill addresses the harassment and discrimination that has been directed toward women who choose to breastfeed or express (pump) milk when they return to work.....The bill will ensure that free lunchtimes or breaks could be used for the expression of breastmilk, or ensure that additional unpaid breaks could be taken if breaks are not currently offered." -from Ms. Maloney's webpage

                                       

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