Some women find it difficult to return to work after having a baby. As an employer, you can provide a supportive environment to help new moms who choose to breastfeed by becoming a breastfeeding-friendly (also called “Mother-Friendly”) worksite.
New mothers whose jobs offer lactation support are more likely to return to work with their current employer and report increased morale, higher job satisfaction, and better productivity.1
Employers can enjoy benefits, as well, including:
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Lower health care costs.
- Decreased absences.
- Lower employee turnover.
- Improved productivity and staff loyalty.
- Enhanced public image of the employer1.
Take the guesswork out of becoming breastfeeding friendly. Click here for more information and to see the list of 2300+ Texas worksites
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1 Texas Department of State Health Services
Employers
Learn how to get started with establishing a Mother-Friendly Worksite program at your workplace. Click here to see how easy it is! Once your program is set-up, be sure to apply to become a designated “Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite.”
A mother is entitled to breastfeed her baby in any location in which the mother is authorized to be.
Making your workforce aware that you support breastfeeding is the first step toward a mother-friendly worksite. You can do this by:
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Providing a private area and flexibility for a mom to pump her breastmilk.
- Providing access to a refrigerator to store breastmilk.
Employees
Being a new mom and returning to work can be challenging.
But when your worksite supports your choice to breastfeed, you can:
- Return to work sooner
- Possibly have lower health-care costs because your baby is healthier