Returning to work can be extremely overwhelming when you have just spent weeks and/or months at home with your baby.

If you are returning to work, continuing breastfeeding and wondering how to manage it all we thought we would catch up with Kristy, Lactation Consultant from Medela to find out all you need to know….

Here’s what we spoke about…

The emotional journey for Mums.

What are the benefits of continued breastfeeding when we return to work?

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) how long should we breastfeed?

How do we start preparing for returning to work?

What about the conversations we need to have with our employer and also our child care provider (if our baby is going into childcare)?

What’s you advice for pumping while at work – what conversations should we be having with our employer prior to returning?

For more information on Medela and their Returning to work program you can visit www.medela.com.au