1511cf66_all_To_Action_on_Breastfeeding__Topic
[ID] 710 [Interest Areas] Concerned Citizen Health Care Provider Other Areas: Lactating Mother [Comment] While breastfeeding is the 'natural' way to feed your child, it is a definate learning process for both mother and child. A mother milk is not fully established to a babies feeding needs until they are at least 3 months old. Going back to work prior to this time could impact a mothers milk supply and make it difficult to continue breastfeeding her child. Yet I don't know of any company that offers 3 months of 'vacation' time. In this economy no mother can afford to take that amount of time unpaid. If we want to save money in the longterm mother should be paid for at least 3 months while establishing a milk supply. This will have long reaching benefits including lowering health care costs in the future. [Topic] 
Paid Maternity Leave
Call To Action on Breastfeeding
Topic