Breastfeeding: Returning to Work
It’s important to give yourself enough time to practice pumping and get your body used to pumping before you return to work. Read on for some helpful tips.
Maternity Leave
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesThe length of time given for a paid maternity leave of absence varies among companies. Some women extend their maternity leaves by taking additional weeks of unpaid leave.
Breastfeeding When Returning to Work
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesHelpful advice on how to maintain your milk production when going back to work.
Expressing Your Milk – Helpful Equipment
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesHospital-grade, electric breast pumps are the only pumps built for frequent and prolonged use. These pumps automatically cycle suction with release of suction—similar to a baby’s sucking action.
Choosing Childcare for Your Breastfed Baby
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesChoosing a childcare provider for your baby is an important decision. Find one who supports your choice to breastfeed and is willing to carry out your plan. Doing so will give you peace of mind and make your transition back to work easier.
Planning to Be Away from Your Baby: Introducing a Bottle
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesYou’ve been breastfeeding your baby up until now—but it’s time to return to work. You haven’t given them a bottle with breast milk yet. When should you make the change? Here are tips to make a successful transition from breast to bottle.