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4 Things To Prepare Before Going Back To Work

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4 Things To Prepare Before Going Back To Work

[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font_size=”16″] Returning to work can be quite a challenge for breastfeeding moms. Being with your baby gives you utmost happiness but as soon as you realize that your 2nd month maternity leave is about to end, you start to get worried. How are you going to balance your time working and being a mom? You don’t need to feel guilty about spending time away from your baby. Despite being away from your child, you don’t necessarily need to give up breastfeeding and feed him or her with formula milk instead. Thanks to the modern era, a variety of mother-friendly things will help you transition to work smoothly. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font_size=”16″]

Take note of the following things that you’ll need to prepare before saying goodbye to your 2-month maternity leave.

Breast Pump

The breast pump will be your best friend once you return to work. Never forget to bring one. And because you’ll be out the entire day, it’s best to put it in a decent bag you can carry anywhere. Double electric pumps are efficient but expensive. If manual breast pumps work for you, then you’re all set. Just make sure to inform your employer beforehand that you’re still breastfeeding your baby. Tip: Start expressing milk before you return to work. As such, this will help you set up your daily routine. Likewise, learn the proper ways of storing your breastmilk.

Nursing Cover

The Philippine government has mandated the establishment of lactation stations in all health and non-health public or private organizations. However, if there are less women in your company, they might not be able to provide such private rooms. So, what if the company doesn’t have one? You’ll definitely need a nursing cover. You don’t want to surprise an officemate while you’re expressing milk at the conference room. Tip: Get a nursing cover which is multi-purpose. Choose among those which can be converted seat cover, scarf, or a blanket.

Disposable Nursing Pads

Once you get back to work, you can’t thoroughly control your schedule within the day. Although you’re entitled to lactation breaks, you can’t say no to the top management’s unplanned visits. They won’t know that your breasts are about to burst with milk. So, be sure to keep nursing pads inside your work desk. Tip: Choose nursing pads which are soft, comfortable to use and which absorbs well.

Milk Storage Bags or Bottles

To keep the breastmilk cool while transporting it to and from work, you’ll need to store the breastmilk in milk bags, insulated bags or bottles. If you’ll be using milk bags, place them in a tightly-sealed plastic food container. Meanwhile, insulated bags will not only keep the breastmilk cool and safe. It will also maximize breastmilk storage time. For bottles, opt for plastic yet sterilized containers. Make sure the bottle is also BPA-free by looking at its recycling symbol. It has to be identified as either number 3 or 7. Tip: Never store breastmilk in plastic bags or bottles designed for general purposes. Aside from the following things that you need to prepare, you must also watch your body. Once you get back to the daily grind, you must eat healthy food, get sufficient sleep, and never skip meals. Remember that you need to get best fuel for your body while you’re nursing. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
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