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. Click here to review updates.
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