Pregnancy

Going Back to Work See All  Maternity Leave in Going Back to Work The 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. ...more  Breastfeeding at Work in Going Back to Work Having your employer's support is important to successfully continue breastfeeding. Here's what you need to know about pumping breastmilk at work. ...more  Choosing Child Care for Your Breastfed Infant in Going Back to Work Choosing 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. ...more  Planning to Be Away from Your Baby: Introducing a Bottle in Going Back to Work You’ve been breastfeeding your baby up until now—but it’s time to return to work. You haven’t given her a bottle with breast milk yet. When should you make the change? Here are tips to make a successful transition from breast to bottle. ...more  Expressing Milk for Your High-Risk Baby in Going Back to Work You will have to remove milk from your breasts on a regular basis if you are to provide enough of your milk for your high-risk baby. ...more  Expressing Your Milk - Helpful Equipment in Going Back to Work Hospital-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. ...more  Breastfeeding: Returning to Work in Going Back 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. ...more  Breastfeeding When Returning to Work in Going Back to Work Helpful advice on how to maintain your milk production when going back to work....more