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[ID] 680 [Interest Areas] Concerned Citizen [Comment] As a working mom, it was incredibly difficult for me to continue breastfeeding after my daughter went into full-time day care at 6 months old. My day care center was a drive from my workplace, which made it impossible for me to go to my daughter in person to breastfeed her. I had a supportive workplace in which to pump, but my daughter did prefer to breastfeed at the breast. If I had had the luxury (like they do in many Western countries - France, Canada) to have an extended, paid maternity leave of at least 1 year, my breastfeeding experience could have been so much more positive for both me and my daughter. As it was, we had to supplement with formula. In all it turned out fine, but I wonder why we, of all nations, treasure motherhood less than other societies. I realize that now, in the midst of an economic crisis, that providing for extended paid maternity leave may be a pipe dream, but it could do wonders to help this generation of moms who struggle for that delicate balance the first year of a child's life, as well as the children they are nurturing. Thank you. [Topic] 
Paid Maternity Leave
Call To Action on Breastfeeding
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