I prolonged going back to work as long as I could with my 6-week convalescence and another almost month of saved up vacation time. But the best decision of all… we saved my husband’s paternity leave–roughly two weeks offered by his job–until after my time was up.
This allowed me to continue breastfeeding in the middle of the day when they would visit me at work. Sure, I pumped when I could, but getting to nurse midday was mentally and physically beneficial for Mom and Baby.
Homemaking For Working Moms 