Breastfeeding is a significant part of society, affecting many doctors’ lives, yet it is not always accepted and supported in our workplaces. Breastfeeding is important. The VMWS would like to encourage you to continue breastfeeding while working and studying if that is what you choose to do.
The VMWS recognises that more and more workplaces are becoming breastfeeding-friendly, but that there is still a long way to go. Organisations such as the Australian Breastfeeding Association are excellent support for women who are breastfeeding, and provide a great resource and support for workplaces to assist in creating a breastfeeding-friendly workplace.
The VMWS is very willing to represent you if you require assistance at your workplace regarding breastfeeding facilities and support (i.e. obtaining regular, private breaks for breastfeeding and/or expressing while at work).
We know all about breastfeeding at work. Our current Committee Member Dr Elysia Robb wrote an article on Breastfeeding on the run for the Australian Breastfeeding Association Essence magazine, which we also published in our newsletter.
Dr Elysia Robb breastfeeding her baby at work!
