| It
is possible to continue breastfeeding
the baby after returning to work.
Working outside the home is often
cited as a reason for the decline
in breastfeeding rates around the
world because breastfeeding and working
outside are seen as mutually exclusive
activities. But it has been observed
that many working mothers have breastfed
their babies successfully.
Guidelines for successful breastfeeding
for working mothers-
Before
you return to work:
- Enjoy
this special time with your baby.
- Learn
how to express breastmilk.
- Breastfeed
the baby frequently and on demand
to establish a good milk supply
- A
few days before you return to
work, give expressed breastmilk-feed
to your baby with a cup or a spoon.
On
Joining Work:
You
should
- Breastfeed
early in the morning.
-
Also, breastfeed just before leaving
for work and then again when you
come back.
- If
your place of work is near your
home, come back home to breastfeed
during breastfeeding breaks.
-
Again breastfeed frequently after
you come back in the evening.
-
At night breastfeed the child
as many times as possible.
- If
creche facilities are available
near to place of work then baby
can be fed during breastfeeding
breaks.
- Express
breastmilk during work in a clean
container for storage to be given
to baby later on or discard to
relieve heaviness. This will ensure
adequate milk production.
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