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Tips for breastfeeding after returning to work
Returning to work does not mean stopping breastfeeding, experts say. Dr. Bhawna Malik, consultant neonatologist at Motherhood Hospitals in Greater Noida, advises mothers to start expressing and storing breast milk one to…
The Story in Brief
Returning to work does not mean stopping breastfeeding, experts say. Dr. Bhawna Malik, consultant neonatologist at Motherhood Hospitals in Greater Noida, advises mothers to start expressing and storing breast milk one to two weeks before resuming work. Regular pumping every three to four hours helps maintain milk production and prevents blocked ducts.
Freshly expressed milk can be kept at room temperature up to four hours, in the fridge for up to four days, and frozen for up to six months. Thawed milk should never be refrozen. Dr. Malik also stresses self-care and seeking help for pain or sudden drops in supply. Supportive workplaces with private spaces and flexible breaks make a key difference.
The Indian Opinion
The focus on individual planning and workplace support is welcome, but it sidesteps a harder reality: many Indian workplaces lack clean, private lactation rooms or flexible breaks. The law mandates these facilities under the Maternity Benefit Act, but enforcement is weak. A better test is whether more companies follow the few that have set up designated pumping rooms. Until then, tips alone cannot bridge the gap between policy and practice.
Source: timesnownews.com
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