Returning To Work Adds Extra Layer Of Difficulty When It Comes To Breastfeeding
Some companies help the new moms, but others are allowed to deny women pumping breaks if it would disrupt their operations.
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A New Mother's Dilemma: The Challenges Of Returning To Work
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Taylor is on the right track. The agency recommends that all babies be exclusively breast-fed for the first six months. On average, however, California women aren’t coming close to that goal. In fact, surveys show the rate of exclusive breast-feeding takes a big dive when babies hit the three-month mark. That’s about the time when many women have to return to work. (Goldberg, 12/9)