Breast feeding

Breastfeeding has become a controversial issue especially on married working women. Most 

working women do not have time to breastfeed as they spend the whole day  at work, posing 

challenges to the infants.

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A majority of working women usually have three months to nurse infants. It is common especially in Zimbabwe so that the mother bonds with her newly born member of the family. This is one of the benefits granted to women in the workforce.

Things tend to take a new twist especially when maternity leave comes to an end and the mother has to return to work. The baby has to conform to a new method of feeding as the mother spends the day at work and cannot breastfeed normally.

A majority of babies are introduced to feeding bottles during the day and are breastfed when the mother returns from work. Lactating mothers usually come up with a feeding table so that the baby has a balanced number of meals.

However, this cannot be said for all mothers as some do not breastfeed due to health problems as well as other personal reasons. Some women can’t bear the demands associated with breastfeeding whilst some do not have the time because of their busy schedules.

This has become a problem in society as health practitioners encourage mothers to breastfeed for at least 18months, to facilitate the growth of the baby as well as strong and healthy bones and other body tissue.

Women who do not breastfeed are said to be westernized as they try to imitate western lifestyles. People should be educated on the reasons why working women cannot breastfeed fulltime because they are labelled as “reckless mothers” in society.

Some women are diagnosed with illnesses that could pose dangers to the baby’s health. Some are advised by doctors not to breastfeed because of the dangers likely to affect the baby. Society should be made aware that breastfeeding is a choice by the mother but at times it is hindered by medical problems.  

Follow the link to find out some of the reasons why some women do not breastfeedhttp://www.chroniclesofanursingmom.com/2014/10/quick-guide-to-breastfeeding-challenges.html#more