worksite wellness_breastfeeding
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Women in Today’s Workforce
• 72.7 Million• 74% Full Time• 24% Part-Time
• 57.2% of TOTAL Workforce
*As of 2013, according to the U.S. Department of Labor
Mother’s in the workplace
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, http://www.dol.gov/wb/stats/recentfacts.htm#mothers, Mothers Participation in the Labor Force
Benefits for Breastfeeding Mothers
• Convenient
• Inexpensive
• Short term health benefits
• Long term health benefits
Source: Medela, Inc., "Going Back to Work" Handout
Benefits for Breastfed Babies
• Overall Health
• Perfect Nutrition
• IQ
• Reduced Risk of Health Issues
• Effect of Immunizations
Breastfeeding in the U.S.
Minnesota National Average
89.2% 79.2%
59.2% 49.4%
Newborn Newborn
At 6 Months At 6 Months
Source: Public Health Law Center
Step by step approach to making a lactation support program
Time PlaceEducationSupport
*S.T.E.P. is component of HRSA
Best Practice Mother’s Room Example
• Label
• Lock
• Outlet
• Access to Water
• Outlet
• Comfy Chair
• Fridge
• Pump
• Log/Journal
• Music Source
• Alternative Lighting
Relaxing