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Breastfeeding and returning to work

Published:
HPA, April 2008
Description:
This leaflet aims to encourage breastfeeding mothers to continue breastfeeding after they have returned to work. It highlights the benefits of continuing to breastfeed, sets out the options for combining breastfeeding and work, explains the rights breastfeeding mothers have to support from their employer, and outlines what facilities and equipment mothers will need to express milk at work. A summary of legislation relating to breastfeeding and working is also provided.
Format:
A5, 12 pages, booklet
Other formats:
PDF available here (403kb)
Target group:
Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers
Available from:
This leaflet was produced to support National Breastfeeding Awareness Week. It has been distributed to breastfeeding coordinators, midwives, peer support group leaders, and health visitors, and to the Central Health Promotion Resource Services at each of the health and social care trusts.
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