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[ID] 241 [Interest Areas] Other Areas: Breastfeeding Mother and Founder of www.boobiefed.com [Comment] There is nowhere near enough paid maternity leave for mothers compared with other parts of the world (specifically Europe). Once mothers are forced to return to work (becasue of financial pressure) it is difficult to continue breastfeeding as pumping at work is challenging at best and it is better for mother the bring children to their breast to breastfeed instead of giving their children bottles. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months of a childs life and then breastfeeding for a minimum of a year with complementary foods. I suggest that women get given a minimum of six months fully paid maternity leave to bond and breastfeed their babies (in line with the AAP's recommendations) and to look to increase this to one year. I believe this will support breastfeeding efforts. I also suggest that a woman's job be held for her upon her return to work. [Topic] 
Paid Maternity Leave
Call To Action on Breastfeeding
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