Problems Faced by Women as they adjust to the Rigours of the Workplace

Working women around the world face not one, not two, but three burdens at the same time. The first burden they face is of work, where they work more or the same as their male counterparts. Their second burden is housework, which is often considered to be their responsibility due to gender norms around the world. The third task is looking after children. This causes women to multitask for at least 40 hours or more while taking care of housework and childcare per week compared to their male counterparts resulting in detrimental effects on their health. This often causes them to lean towards painkillers to manage pain, copious amounts of caffeine to stay focused at work, and in many cases, consider ending their careers.

Addressing anxiety about the nutrition of young children

The primary problem faced by women who have just resumed work after maternity leave is anxiety. This anxiety is not just about getting back into the grind and performing as well as their male counterparts, it is also about their concern for the well-being of their children as the formula cannot replace mother’s milk.
Fortunately, companies like Kitett are committed to nutrition for the children of working mothers. Kitett’s revolutionary expression technology helps mothers express and build milk reserves in advance to ensure optimal nutrition for their children, considerably reducing anxiety levels and helping the mother focus on her work.

Sleep Apnea and the lack of sleep

Although many women snore during pregnancy due to elevated hormonal levels and changing physiology, some continue to do so after the birth of their child. In many cases, this can quickly transition into Sleep Apnea—a sleep disorder that can lead to life-threatening diseases such as hypertension, gestational diabetes mellitus and liver problems. Sleep Apnea also makes it difficult for women to concentrate at work, further heightening stress levels and affecting productivity.

CPAP or Constant Positive Airway Pressure is a non-invasive therapy that can help sufferers of sleep apnea get a good night’s sleep. CPAP devices from ResMed can help both expectant mothers and working mothers get the rest they need at night, ensuring that their bodies are better equipped to handle the rigours of the workweek and the stresses of everyday life.

Addressing back pain while working and when at home

A major gripe for many working women around the world is back pain. Most new mothers who have just returned to work already face problems with backache as they have to stay in conditions suitable for the baby to nurse. This, coupled with their immediate transition from being at home for a few months to working can aggravate their back pain, causing them to take the most common path to relieve pain—medication.
Most over the counter painkillers are considered to be generally safe, but not for nursing mothers. Even though the amount of medication that enters breast milk is low, it can still cause problems like stomach ache, diarrhea, or vomiting in the baby. The only alternative for women at this time is to bear the pain and stop the medication altogether, impacting their performance at work.

Hope, however, is at hand. TENS or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy is a safe, non-toxic, drug-free alternative for back pain management that can help nursing mothers to continue working and feeding their baby—without the associated back pain. Hollywog’s WiTouch Pro is a revolutionary device that is smart, discreet, truly wire-free and an excellent way to manage back pain for women. This amazing device can easily be controlled from your smartphone and be worn to work, enabling you to manage back pain no matter where you are, discreetly.

Technology has always come to the rescue of people when it comes to coping, managing, and making the best of situations that they are currently in. Companies like Sanrai also do their bit by bringing revolutionary devices like the WiTouch Pro, breast pumps from Kitett, CPAP machines from ResMed, and many more to India, with the promise of top-notch support and after-sales service, helping you maintain the perfect work-life balance. If you are suffering from any of these problems, please feel free to contact our sales team.