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[ID] 1179 [Interest Areas] Concerned Citizen [Comment] Many women do not breastfeed (or continue to breastfeed once returning to work) because their maternity leave is so short and they cannot afford to take an extended leave without pay. As a breastfeeding women that has recently returned to work after 6 months off (un-paid leave) I feel that a new mom needs AT LEAST 3 - 4 months home with baby to establish a strong breastfeeding relationship before returning to work. I took 6 months unpaid leave because establishing our breastfeeding relationship was so important to me. If all women had at least 3 - 4 months paid maternity leave they could have that important time home with their baby without worrying about money or if there would still be a job for them when they returned. [Topic] 
Paid Maternity Leave
Call To Action on Breastfeeding
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