There are some things that will always remain the same, and when it comes to infants, the breast is still the best. Doctors and health agencies such as UNICEF and the WHO recommend that mothers breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first 6 months, and then continue breastfeeding together with giving other food and drinks up to 2 years or more, as long as mother and baby want to.
Sounds great, but for many mums, going back to work before those six months have passed is a necessary reality. In fact, recently the Ministry of Health, which last week spearheaded National Breastfeeding Week activities islandwide, revealed the results of a survey which indicated that many mothers initiated baby formula early in order to allow themselves to return to work.
But what many mothers don't know is that breastfeeding and returning to the working world don't have to be mutually exclusive. It is possible - and quite easy - to provide breast milk to the child and to resume regular working activities, with a little forward planning. Here's how:
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