From: Heidi Burke-Pevney [heidi@breastfeeding.org]
We are now accepting nominations for the 2018 Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace Awards sponsored by the San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition! We need the community to help us recognize and honor businesses that are dedicated to lactation accommodation in the workplace. Visit our website for more information! Nomination applications accepted through May 31, 2018. NOMINATE A WORKPLACE HERE!
What Makes a Workplace Breastfeeding-Friendly?
- Privacy for milk expression
- Flexible breaks and work options
- Education
- Support
- Written Policy
Support is needed for all breastfeeding mothers, especially when they return to work! Why is employer support important?
- In California, more than 87% of mothers choose to breastfeed their babies. By supporting a mother’s decision to give her baby breastmilk, numerous benefits flow to both baby and mother.
- Breastfeeding also benefits employers. Breastfeeding can reduce healthcare costs, decrease absenteeism and turnover, and increase morale. It has been shown to reduce the number of sick days that families must use to care for sick children. In a study of two Southern California corporations, employees who breastfed their babies had half as many absences due to infant illness as did employees who formula-fed their babies.
All California employers are required to provide lactation accommodation. California was one of the first states to require employers to provide break time and private space to express breastmilk during the workday. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers across the nation are now required to provide lactation accommodation.
Visit our website https://www.breastfeeding.org/ for more information!
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