You are breastfeeding and have decided to come to work? But are afraid that you have to roll breastfeeding? Do not worry if all competently plan GW can continue even after leaving the decree.
Neonatologists said that in the first year of life is particularly important for the mother baby. Going to work, it is important to maintain breastfeeding, the child is not lost tactile contact and felt safe.
When to go?
Up to four months, it is desirable to stay on maternity leave. The fact is that by this time mature lactation It is not installed and milk may disappear. After four months of problems with feeding does not appear. First times depart to work for a short time - 2-4 hours. Think about what he will eat in your absence.
frozen milk
Do not want to offer a mix? Fine! Now there are special packages for the storage of milk. Their release is already sterile. A milk can keep in the freezer up to 6 months. Preheat this food on the steam bath to a temperature not higher than 36 degrees. it makes no sense above, milk simply lose nutritional value.
Fresh breast milk can be stored in the refrigerator up to 24 hours. Better, of course, give it early. Yet it - nature product, so it spoils quickly.
How to maintain lactation?
The first trips to work for a short period of time will help to maintain lactation. In fact, the child will miss 1-2 feedings. To maintain lactation can take with a breast pump or manual to learn how to decant. So mom will empty the chest and it will give a signal to the power production of the crumbs.
Before leaving, it is desirable to feed the baby 1-2 times after 3-4. Night feedings in this case can not be canceled. After all, the brain sends a signal to produce milk right after feedings at night.
You will also be interested to know how to put the baby to the breast.
