Employers MUST support their breastfeeding employees at work. Under the law, employers must give breastfeeding women:
- Time to pump breastmilk at work
- A private clean space that is not a bathroom
This right is provided to hourly employees in the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The law in
Louisiana extends this right to public school teachers. Don’t be afraid to ask for support to continue breastfeeding when you return to work. It’s your right!
You can learn more about this law at: www.dol.gov/whd/nursingmothers.
- Don’t be afraid to talk to your employer about breastfeeding. Most employers are happy to support you if they are aware of your needs.
- Share ideas for your workplace breastfeeding plan with your employer before you have the baby.
- Share the benefits of breastfeeding with your employer. Go to:
http://womenshealth.tulane.edu for resources to share with your employer.