Breastfeeding and work
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Breastfeeding: working and taking care of your baby
Times, they are a-changing. Now with full-time, career minded women in the workplace, the pressures of breastfeeding have become complicated.
Read more on Parenthub website
Going back to work | Australian Breastfeeding Association
Returning to work whilst breastfeeding? You can do it!
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12 months and beyond | Australian Breastfeeding Association
Find out how breastfeeding works when you continue beyond 12 months.
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Returning to work - COPE
COPE's purpose is to prevent and improve the quality of life of those living with emotional and mental health problems that occur prior to and within the perinatal period.
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Breastfeeding at work: the ins and outs
Breastfeeding is important for your baby's health, but it's difficult for some mothers, especially working mothers (who are a vital segment of the Australian workforce), to breastfeed.
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Breastfeeding: mums returning to work | Raising Children Network
It’s good for mums returning to work to keep breastfeeding if they want to. Here’s how to make it happen by planning ahead and talking with your employer.
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When breastfeeding doesn’t work out | Australian Breastfeeding Association
Couldn't breastfeed and finding it hard to come to terms with?
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Returning to work
Deciding to return to work after having a baby can be a big change for everyone. Find some practical tips to help you make this decision.
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Working while pregnant: tips | Raising Children Network
Working while pregnant can be challenging. Get practical tips for managing pregnancy symptoms, working through pregnancy and planning your return to work.
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Work life balance for career women
Family life and your career can be difficult to balance when you’ve got three kids. But career women can find work life balance with paid maternity leave, a supportive partner and a bit of creative parenting.
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Contraception - Australasian Menopause Society
While fertility naturally declines with age, there is still a chance of pregnancy for up to 12 months after the last menstrual period for women over 50 (24 months for women who reach menopause before 50 years).
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HIV Prevention, Diagnosis and Management | Ausmed
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that affects the immune system. Without treatment, HIV can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
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