Night shift - breast feeding mummas

Hey mummas I’m feeling quite anxious about transitioning back to work after maternity leave, and I’m hoping to get some support or advice from other nurses or shift workers who have been through something similar. I was pregnant during my last semester of uni and had to turn down a graduate position because of my pregnancy. Now, after being on maternity leave for six months, I’ve been offered a graduate position at a new hospital starting in February. The thing is, my baby is still so young—she’ll be 7 months old around the time I’m due to start—and I’m feeling really overwhelmed about the whole transition. My baby still wakes up a few times a night for feeds, and we’ve always co-slept, so it feels like we’re still so connected. I’m nervous about how she’ll cope without me, and I’m also anxious about how I’ll cope being away from her, especially with the added pressure of night shifts. I’ve asked the hospital for support during this transition, and they’ve offered non-consecutive nights, but I still have to meet the mandatory night shifts for the graduate program. I understand the importance of getting these initial nursing skills, but at the same time, I just don’t feel ready to leave her yet. For those of you who’ve made this transition, how did you manage going back to night shifts and breastfeeding? Did you find a routine or any strategies that helped with the separation and balancing breastfeeding? Any advice or words of wisdom would be really appreciated. Thank you!