Babies at Work Of Course

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Babies at Work Of Course

Babies at Work? Of Course!
In today's world, it's normal for women to work outside of the home. Just a few decades ago, it was the exception. But when women become pregnant and have babies, the choice to work can become quite a problem for everybody involved. Though most companies must allow six to twelve weeks of maternity leave, the new mother might not be paid for that time off.
Even worse, a six- or twelve-week-old baby is extremely young. Babies are still very dependent on their mothers, especially if they're breastfed. It makes no sense to me that babies are forced to separate from their mothers at such early ages. Babies need their mothers, pure and simple. There is no substitute for a mother when it comes to raising her children. The bond is biological, and affects how women feel at work and in their life. And infants remain babies until they're well over one year old.
But should women be allowed to bring their babies to work? I think so. And I think everyone would benefit. When I went back to work (my daughter was about 7 weeks old), I was still very hormonal. I worried about her, called the daycare often, cried when I dropped her off at daycare, cried at work, and tried to spend every moment with her when I got home (missing sleep, as a result). I was a basket case. And my work suffered. I was tense, worried, sleepy, and I had to take time twice a day to pump enough milk for the next work day.
Eventually, the toll was too much, and I quit my job. As a single mother, this was a tough decision.
Had I been able to bring my daughter to work with me, I could have fed her discreetly in a sling and she would have had the comfort of being next to Mommy all day long. Some studies show that babies who are held often cry very little, if at all. At the very least, if my office had a nursery in the building, I could have left her there while I worked, still able to nurse her and mother her.
This isn't about making things easier for women. It's about making life better for babies. Too many are being raised by others, along with several other children. Mothers and babies were designed to have a largely one-on-one relationship. As a result, I believe our society will suffer from this detached parenting forced by our current workplace 'rules.' Things have to change.
Copyright 2007 by Theda K. Rogers
Theda K. Rogers is (now) a freelance copywriter, working at home with her 22-month-old daughter. Visit her blog at http://www.crayonwriter.com and her website at http://www.thedakcommunications.com

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