Breastfeeding is one of the few immune boosters that we currently can offer to our infants during this global pandemic. We also know breastfeeding rates increase dramatically with support.
Create a Clean & Safe Environment
- Allow breastfeeding parents to take breaks to express milk or nurse their children
- Provide access to a private space for expressing milk or nursing that:
- Is Lockable
- Is shielded from view
- Has a hand hygiene station nearby
- Is NOT a bathroom
Write a Policy
Download a sample policy
- If possible, offer a flexible return-to-work policy (part-time, telecommuting, flex time, etc)
- Here is more information about how to create a lactation policy
- Assistance available at <contact@breastfeedingcommunities.org>
Support Each Other
- Lactating employees and customers are always welcome and respected
- Parents will never be treated poorly, asked to stop feeding or asked to cover up or move
- Offer print materials for local breastfeeding resources for customers
- Display breastfeeding promotion materials
Become a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Employer
- Lower healthcare and insurance costs due to healthier babies and parents
- Reduce the rate of absenteeism due to infant illness
- Lower employee turnover rates
- Improve employee and customer loyalty and satisfaction
Apply to be designated a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Employer and/or Community Partner that supports lactating employees, customers, and patrons.
Helpful Resources
- Pumping at Work: Supporting Lactating Employees During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities Resources for Employers
- CDC COVID-19 Businesses and Workplaces: Plan, Prepare, and Respond
- North Carolina Making It Work Toolkit: Employers
- Breastfeeding Friendly Employers and Community Partners