If a breastfeeding mother is summonsed to take part in jury service, she can ask for this to be deferred. See our article Breastfeeding and Jury Service However, sometimes a breastfeeding mother is summonsed as a witness in a court case, either because she has previously provided evidence in a … [Read more...] about When a Breastfeeding Mother is called as a Court Witness
Working and/or being away from your baby
What legal rights do breastfeeding mothers have when returning to paid employment?
Many women plan to return to paid work in the months following the birth of a baby, either through choice or necessity. Knowing your rights and planning ahead can help you continue to breastfeed after your return. What are the options? • If a woman has worked for an employer for at least 26 weeks … [Read more...] about What legal rights do breastfeeding mothers have when returning to paid employment?
Accommodating breastfeeding on return to work
At the moment many women face difficult choices after they have had a baby. They may have agreed to return to work when their baby is six or nine months old, and while that can seem a long way off before the birth, LLLGB has found that many women feel it comes round all too quickly. While they are … [Read more...] about Accommodating breastfeeding on return to work
Breastfeeding and Taking Exams
Breastfeeding mothers who need to sit an exam can feel concerned about how to manage separation from their babies while they might need a feed, as well as how to avoid the health risks of not removing enough milk from their breasts. One of the first routes may be to talk to the examiner and … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and Taking Exams
In the early years, the baby has an intense need to be with his mother
This article is part of a series discussing the LLL philosophy concepts. You may be aware that there are ten concepts underlying what LLL does. As Leaders we sign up to these, and they help to shape our responses, the way we run meetings, and the type of information that we provide. “In the … [Read more...] about In the early years, the baby has an intense need to be with his mother
Breastfeeding & contact cases
Contact (custody) cases are often a balancing act. An English or Welsh Court will primarily have regard to the overriding objective in all England and Wales family law cases, which is: “what is in the best interests of the child”. This includes consideration of a list of factors including the baby … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding & contact cases
Breastfeeding and Jury Service
If a woman is summoned for jury service while still breastfeeding it has sometimes proved stressful to get exemption from serving. There can be a lack of understanding and knowledge and an assumption is made that formula can be substituted. If a simple explanation that a woman is breastfeeding and … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and Jury Service
Working and Breastfeeding
Many mothers work outside the home and continue to breastfeed. LLLGB is here to help with information and support if you are going back to work. I’m going back to work. Do I need to stop breastfeeding? Why is breastfeeding so important? But won’t it be a hassle? What are my options? Choose … [Read more...] about Working and Breastfeeding
Workday Practicalities
Combining motherhood with paid employment is a challenge—but continuing to breastfeed can make it easier. Stopping breastfeeding increases your baby’s risk of illness, and the effort involved in buying, preparing and storing formula can be a major hassle. Continued nursing can be a comfort to you … [Read more...] about Workday Practicalities
When Mum Can’t Be There
“Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby.” - La Leche League International Nature intended mothers and babies to stay together as much as possible because breastfeeding is the normal way to care for a baby - … [Read more...] about When Mum Can’t Be There