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For an employee living close by, it may mean going home to feed their baby.
It may also mean an employee chooses someone to bring their baby to work to be fed.
Most likely, it means an employee will express milk and store it in a cool place until she finishes work.
2. What is the law?
Your employer has a legal obligation to provide a space for a breastfeeding employee to breastfeed, rest, express or lie down*. This is covered by The Equality Act 2010
However, the employer by law does not have to provide a breastfeeding employee paid break from the job in order to breastfeed or express milk. Employers need to be careful not to discriminate against breastfeeding employees, hence a short break from work which is unlikely to have an impact on business should be reasonably allowed. If an employer is unable to grant additional breaks they could consider slightly extending normals breaks to accommodate the employee.
There is no formal requirement for companies to have a policy on breastfeeding.
There should be no time limit imposed on an employee to be allowed to express within reason. It’s a mothers wish how long she wants to continue breastfeeding and the employer has to take this into account.
3. Facilities
Employers, where possible, should provide a private, hygienic and safe area where the employee feels safe to feed or express.
It is inappropriate to use toilets or sick rooms as there may be a hygiene risk.
Most work places would have a suitable area that contains a fridge or cool area, where an employee can store expressed milk. It is important that the breastfeeding employee has access to clean and sterile hygienic facilities to store the milk.
*The approved code of Practice issued by the Health and Safety executive says that by law, employers must provide a suitable place to lie down.
*Source: www.unicef.org.uk
Other sources:-
www.acas.gov.uk
Helpful links:-
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/breastfeeding-back-to-work/
https://www.nct.org.uk/life-parent/work-and-childcare/returning-work/breastfeeding-and-returning-work
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Normally swaddling is used for the first four months of a baby’s life. After that time most full term babies have become fully acclimatised to life outside the womb. They no longer crave the restriction of a swaddle. It is worth mentioning that every baby is different and hence some enjoy being swaddled for several months, others may be ready to get rid of being swaddled as early as 2 - 3 months.
Key advantages to swaddling a baby are..
Swaddling helps prevent the baby from significant movement of the arms and legs. This can cause a surprise reflex and result in the baby waking up which may scare the baby.
As the baby adjusts to life outside the womb swaddling will keep the baby cosy and warm while the natural adjustment of body temperature develops.
Swaddling will help a baby feel less anxious and, therefore, sleep better.
Mastering swaddling techniques can be a little intimidating as new born babies are very fragile.
The following is a useful guide on how to swaddle a baby and will help you to follow safe swaddling techniques.
Find A Flat Surface
Spread the swaddle blanket out on a flat surface in the shape of a diamond with one corner pointing upwards. Fold the top edge down about six inches.
Place The Baby On The Blanket
Position the baby’s head on the folded edge with the rest of the body downwards to the bottom corner.
Straighten Out The Left Arm
Then hold the left side of the swaddle blanket and gently wrap it over the left side of the baby’s body. Tuck it beneath the baby’s right arm and then behind the baby’s back. The left shoulder and arm will now be snug and covered and the right arm will be free.
Bring The Bottom Edge Up
Fold the bottom edge of the swaddle blanket up over the baby's body and tuck it under the first fold beneath the chin. Fold the right side of the swaddle blanket over the baby's right arm and across the body and tuck it under the left side of the baby's body.
Secure The Blanket
Loosely wind the bottom of the blanket and tuck it beneath the baby.
Once the baby is secured in the swaddle bear these final points in mind :-
The swaddle should not be too tight. You should be able to put your fingers between the baby's chest and the blanket. This will ensure the baby’s comfort and allow some freedom of movement.
Do not over swaddle. Using double swaddle blankets can cause the baby to overheat.