Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Employer Solutions

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.

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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