Breastfeeding, a natural and beautiful bond between mother and child, is more than just a means of nourishment. It lays the foundation for a healthy start in life, fostering emotional and physical well-being for both infants and mothers. However, for many working parents, balancing the demands of their careers with the desire to breastfeed can be challenging. For working parents, returning to the workforce after the birth of a child is a reality they must face. However, this transition can be made significantly more manageable with the support of breastfeeding-friendly workplaces. One of the primary challenges faced by working mothers is finding a suitable space and time to express breast milk during work hours. This can be particularly daunting in environments where breastfeeding is not adequately accommodated. Additionally, a lack of flexible working hours or paid parental leave can make it difficult for working parents to maintain a breastfeeding routine, leading to early weaning and potential health implications for both mother and child. Balancing the needs of their child and career responsibilities can create immense stress for working parents, affecting their overall well-being. Let make it work. Employers, family, partners, policy-makers and colleagues at work should help make breastfeeding and work compatible. #Letmakebreastfeedingwork #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingawareness
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Theopista Fokukora is a PhD candidate at the Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, University of Ghana. She is a recipient of the WHO HRP Alliance scholarships. Her doctoral research focused on improving access and use of emergency contraception among adolescents in the Tooro Sub-Region of Uganda: The effect of the Reproductive Health Education Intervention (RHEI). Currently, Theopista is a lecturer at Cavendish Uganda, and the founder of Adolecentric Global, an organisation which empowers vulnerable and street teens with possibilities of the map of meaning of their future.
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12moThanks sir, this is a serious issue raised here. Sure these efforts put in place would aid breastfeeding among lactating women