Natural Breastfeeding: Returning to Work

Breast milk is a unique nutritional source that cannot adequately be replaced by any other food, including infant formula. Although pollutants can accumulate in breast milk, it remains superior to infant formula from the perspective of the overall health of both mother and child.

Natural Breastfeeding - Chapter 7: Returning to Work

About video: Planning with your employer to return to work and continue breastfeeding.

Did You Know?

The outer breast consists of a nipple and areola. The tip of the nipple contains several hole openings allowing for milk to flow through during lactation.  The areola is the pigmented area around the nipple. It is covered with Montgomery glands that secrete oil to lubricate the nipple and areola.