In the United States, the average maternity leave only lasts about 6 weeks, and it takes just about that long for your milk supply to fully establish.
After your leave, you’re expected to leave baby behind and return to work. This is not only emotionally difficult, but presents challenges when you’re breastfeeding. Working moms have an unfair disadvantage when it comes to breastfeeding, and the statistics make this very apparent- 80% of mother’s will stop breastfeeding within one month of returning to work. These statistics are very discouraging. That being said, if you have the right tools under your belt, you will be ahead of the game and can take down the obstacles working and pumping put in your way. It’s important to be aware of potential challenges and know how to beat them- so let’s break it down!
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I'm Kelly Maher Carvell, Successful Breastfeeding LLC's founder, and lactation expert.
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