Going Back to Work or School
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At least six weeks of leave can help you recover from childbirth and settle into a routine.
Going back to work or school can make you happy, sad, or both. All feelings are normal. You may have lots of questions about how you will keep breastfeeding. Being prepared will help ease your mind.
Let them know you won’t take time beyond what you need. Whether your time spent expressing milk is paid or unpaid, you can offer to make it up if you are able to or do some tasks while pumping after you get set up. And when it comes to finding a place to pump, offer creative solutions, such as offices, areas that can be blocked off, storage closets or even your car with window coverings. It is key that you are comfortable when you express your milk.
Breastfeeding mothers need all the support they can get as they go back to work. Click below to download a free Returning to Work Plan. Ask WIC breastfeeding staff to help you fill out this sheet so you can take it to your employer.
Talk with your childcare provider. It is important to find a childcare provider that supports breastfeeding and will feed your baby stored breast milk while you are at work.
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