Breastfeeding: How to organize well when we return to work?
In France, there is no leave of absencefeeding. Many women stop breastfeeding when they return to work. A break often difficult for the mother and her baby. However, the resumption of work should not be an obstacle to the continuation of thefeeding. Everything is a question of organization!
To know: When thefeeding is well established, regular stimulation of the breasts can maintain lactation even if the mother is absent for several hours (or several days). Between two distant feeds, it is important to continue to stimulate your breasts manually or using a breast pump. The collected milk can be used to feed the child between two feedings. During the days of rest, the child should be put in the breast as often as possible to revive lactation.
Be organized and equipped!
Know first of all that according to article L224-2 of the Labor Code, you have one hour a day to breastfeed during your working hours, until one year of the child. You can breastfeed at your place of work during this time. A room can be put at your disposal. Some companies even have rooms specially designed for this purpose allowing the mother to draw her milk and keep the bottles in a refrigerator. It is therefore important to identify what is available to you in your business before the recovery. You will be more serene the first day. Invest in a quality breast pump, it will make you feel good! Dual pumping electric breast pumps are the most effective. They combine comfort and time savings. Choose it light and compact, it's easier to carry and more discreet. There are also bustiers that allow you to milk your hands free. Practice when you have a busy and busy life!
Choose how it works
feeding complete: You wish to pursue a feeding complete? In this case, your baby may be brought to your workplace by his dad or other, where if the situation allows, you have an hour so (find out, some companies provide more time), to go to him.
- All breastfeeding meals: You breastfeed your child at home and you draw your milk at your place of work so that it can benefit from breast milk when it is at his nanny for example.
- feeding Partial: You are breastfeeding when you are at home and you use industrial milk when you work.
feeding Complete Mix: You are breastfeeding only morning and evening, whether you are at work or at rest.
- Partially breastfeeding: You breastfeed, you draw milk for meals you are not present and you use industrial milk.
- Reverse feed cycles: You are breastfeeding more often in the evening and at night so your baby needs fewer meals during the day.
Once you have your breast pump, train at home for several weeks before heading back to work. Once in the office, do not hesitate to talk to other women in your company. Sharing your experience is important for you but also for those who want to follow your path.
