Tips for Working Mothers
Tips for Working
Mothers
Working
women often have to return to their jobs fairly soon after delivery as a
maternity leave may only be for a short duration. In addition to the twin
burdens of attending to their jobs and running a home there's now the
additional responsibility of the child. Here are a few useful tips for working
mother.
The sixth
month is an important milestone in the life of your child. It is around this
time that:
·
If there is a crèche in the office it is often advisable to
leave the children there.
·
If the office is situated close to the home it is preferable for
the mother to rush home during the lunch break to feed the child. This could be
made into a habit.
·
If a decision has to be taken as to whether to leave the child
with a responsible maid at home or to put the child in a Day-care Center, the
decision to leave the child at home with a maid, would be better. In the crèche
or Day Care Center the child has to coexist with children from different strata
of society. The child may pick up infections from the other children or even
diseases like Amoebiasis from the maids working in the Center.
·
Irrespective of whether the child is at home with a maid or in a
crèche or Day-Care Centre, one must ensure that the child is kept clean and
that the feeding bottle is sterilized prior to use.
·
Provide a brief summary of your child's medical history, any
ailments in the past, allergies, fits etc. to the authorities at the Centre
where the child is. In an emergency if they are unable to contact you and have
to summon medical help such information becomes absolutely necessary.
·
Always leave the father's and the mother's address and telephone
number with the authorities at the Day-Care Centre or Crèche. If the child is
unwell, it is necessary to ask the attendants at the Centre to give the child
medicines. Make sure the dosage is explained clearly to the attendants. It is
also necessary to leave clear instructions as to what the mother wants the
attendants to do (or not to do) when the child develops common ailments like
Diarrhoea etc. have a nice day 
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