October 3, 2017

Nursing Area sign

One of the most critical junctures for community support of breastfeeding is the mother’s return to work. When breastfeeding workers have access to both time and space for expressing breast milk, they are more likely to breastfeed for the recommended term, yet many mothers still struggle to access these simple accommodations in their workplace. Healthcare providers can and should aid nursing mothers in accessing these accommodations. One tangible way to offer support for continued breastfeeding upon return to work is to provide notes for lactation accommodation in the workplace. Staff attorney Jessica Lee provides tips for healthcare providers in the Journal for Breastfeeding Medicine. Physicians should download their copy today!

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