Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Employer Solutions

Find resources to support your business and your nursing employees at work.

Fact sheets: Employer solutions by industry

• Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Solutions for Agriculture fact sheet (PDF, 246 KB)
• Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Solutions for Hotels fact sheet (PDF, 250 KB)
• Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Solutions for Manufacturing fact sheet (PDF, 252 KB)
• Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Solutions for Restaurants fact sheet (PDF, 261 KB)
• Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Solutions for Retail Stores fact sheet (PDF, 289 KB)
• Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Solutions for Transportation fact sheet (PDF, 259 KB)

Video: Employer solutions by industry

Accommodation and Food

• Carl’s Junior
• Ben and Jerry’s
• Hampton Inn
• Red Hen Bakery

Agriculture

• Reiter Berry Farms

Education

• U. C. Davis
• MacDonough Elementary School, Middletown Connecticut
• Middletown High School, Middletown, Connecticut

Healthcare

• Georgetown Univ. Hospital
• Terrant County Dept of Health

Public Administration

• City of Los Angeles

Information

• Group Publishing
• Library of Congress

Manufacturing

• Shaw Industries
• Zutano (Retail)

Professional/Science

• NASA

Retail

• Giggling Green Bean
• Walmart
• Goodwill Industries
• Walgreens

A & E/Recreation

• Strathmore
• Mesker Zoo, Evansville, Indiana

Religious

• Green Forest Church

Utilities

• Denver Water

Compilation Videos Targeting Lactation Worksite in Large and Small Companies

• Space solutions for breastfeeding moms at work
• How to support breastfeeding moms in large companies
• Making a difference for breastfeeding moms at work
• How to support breastfeeding moms in small businesses

Breastfeeding resources and support for managers

Many resources are available to help employers support nursing moms at work.

• Office on Women's HealthThe Business Case for Breastfeeding
• U.S. Department of LaborWage and Hour Division
• Fact Sheet #73: Break Time for Nursing Mothers under the FLSA
• Frequently Asked Questions — Break Time for Nursing Mothers
• International Lactation Consultant AssociationFind a Lactation Consultant Directory
• United States Breastfeeding CommitteeBreastfeeding Coalition Directory
• Workplace Support in Federal Law
• Other Resources for Employers

In addition to local lactation consultants and the state or local breastfeeding coalition, your local hospital lactation consultant, health department, or office of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program can help answer your questions and direct you to resources that can help.

Breastfeeding resources and support for nursing employees

• Office on Women’s HealthBreastfeeding and going back to work
  Practical tips to prepare for returning to work, expressing milk at work, and getting support. You can also call the toll-free Helpline at 1-800-994-9662.
• Employees’ Guide to Breastfeeding and Working
  Practical tips for combining employment with breastfeeding, including a sample letter to help you talk with your supervisor.
• International Lactation Consultant Association

Check the Find a Lactation Consultant Directory to locate a lactation consultant in your community who can help you with any breastfeeding concerns, advise you on a breast pump that will best meet your needs, and help you with your transition back to work. You may also find a lactation consultant at your local hospital, health department, or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinic.

• New York State Department of Health Breastfeeding Partners
  Handy guides for preparing yourself, your baby, and your family for your return to work.
• California Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
  Information on lactation accommodation for employers and parents.
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition and Breastfeeding Coordinators
  Your local health department or WIC office has breastfeeding counselors who can answer many of your breastfeeding questions or refer you to local experts.

Breastfeeding resources to share

Use these materials to spread the word about supporting nursing moms at work.

Sample Facebook posts

• The law requires basic accommodations for nursing moms at work. Supporting Nursing Moms at Work has solutions for all kinds of industries and workplaces. https://womenshealth.gov/supporting-nursing-moms-work
• Research shows that nursing moms who get support to pump at work miss less work and are more productive and loyal to their company. https://www.womenshealth.gov/supporting-nursing-moms-work/what-law-says-about-breastfeeding-and-work/what-employers-need-know

Sample Twitter posts

Don’t forget to use and follow the hashtag #pumpingatwork.

• The law requires time and private space for nursing moms. See how employers can make it work for them. http://go.usa.gov/5T7H #pumpingatwork
• Nursing moms going back to work: Have you talked to your employer about this law? http://go.usa.gov/5Tfm #pumpingatwork
• The law requires time and space for moms at work, helping them give their best to their work and baby. http://go.usa.gov/5TGe #pumpingatwork
• Research shows that nursing moms who get support for #pumpingatwork miss fewer days and are more productive. http://go.usa.gov/5YGm
• Nursing moms: Does your job allow you time during the workday and private space to pump? http://go.usa.gov/XQUz #pumpingatwork
• If you’re a nursing mom, @womenshealth has ideas for making #pumpingatwork successful! http://go.usa.gov/XQEA

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