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Want more working mothers to breastfeed? Make space
Space is not just a matter of setting aside physical facilities but also dismantling other less obvious attitudinal barriers.
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A lactation room at a baby products firm. Having established policies to support breastfeeding will help nursing mothers.
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Angela Ang
A friend declared to a still childless me some years ago: “Breastfeeding is harder than childbirth.” After two children and almost three years of breastfeeding between them, I get it.
Breastfeeding is the ultimate Goldilocks tale. Those who are unable to produce enough milk often feel guilty for not being able to provide for their child. Those who produce too much face increased health risks, including infections, and the potential embarrassment of an untimely milk leak. Insufficiently hydrated or stressed? That could impact your milk supply too.
