Become a Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace
"Breastfeeding Welcome Here" Decal Campaign
Breastfeeding moms need all the support they can get. By placing a "Breastfeeding Welcome Here" decal in your window, you make an important statement.
To order your decal (as shown below) for $1.50, email breastfeeding@momobile.org with your workplace name and location. Let us know when you have posted it and we will add your name to our public list of Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces.
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How to Become a Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace
For Customers/Clients/Patrons
- Mother should be able to sit anywhere and enjoy a welcoming attitude from the staff and management while she breastfeeds her infant.
- Staff/Employees should be trained to handle complaints that may arise.
For Employees
- Time-Breastfeeding mothers are given adequate time to express milk or nurse.
- Space-An accessible, safe, clean, private space to express milk or nurse.
- Support-A written breastfeeding policy that is included in personnel policies and communicated with a welcoming attitude.
- Flexibility-Flexibility in accommodating each breastfeeding mother's unique situation.
Nominate a business for the Breastfeeding-Friendly Business Awards
Breastfeeding-Friendly Business Awards will be given in 2008! Instructions on how to nominate businesses and other information are coming soon. E-mail breastfeeding@momobile.org for up-to-date information.
Maternity Care Coalition salutes its 2004 Breastfeeding-Friendly Business Award winners.