“Ensuring my baby had some breastmilk was really important to me after learning all the benefits it has for both my daughter and me.

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My journey wasn't easy, but I had wonderful support from the infant support feeding team  and aftercare at Lincoln County Hospital. So, ​I was so anxious my breastfeeding journey would come to an end when I had to return to work as I couldn’t financially afford any further time off.

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However, after speaking to my manager openly and honestly, I was so relieved that my priorities were received well, and I have been given time at work to express in privacy. This has made transitioning back to work seem a little bit easier as It highlights, I am a mother before anything.

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I really proud of how far myself and my daughter have come; Breastfeeding and expressing can be hard to navigate, particularly with societies expectations now, but it also makes me feel empowered and I’m doing a choice right for us as a family."