If you know you'll have to interrupt your breastfeeding by going back to work, school or other activity, get your body and your baby used to the idea. Do not wait until the last minute to start pumping and introducing a baby bottle. Also it is a good idea to let other family members feed your baby because it starts the separation process. Your baby will most likely reject these changes and you will feel guilty, so give baby and you time to adjust. However don’t do it too early because it's important to first establish the breastfeeding relationship. Introduce any changes gradually, begin to pump and feed him/her with a bottle. Once you're comfortable start having daddy or another caregiver feed, hold and care for the baby. This is great bonding time for daddy as well. This way, when you're ready to go back to work, you'll be confident that your baby is not traumatized and refusing/rejecting everything and everybody.
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