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Breastfeeding Law Has Teeth

July 1, 2008 by Heidi Green | No questions or comments

You hear about state laws supporting breastfeeding in the workplace. At least twenty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico all have them. But did you ever wonder what happens when an employer violates such a law? Until now, ... (read more)

What’s a Working Mom to do? Visit this Website!

June 1, 2008 by Mary Jessica Hammes | No questions or comments

When my son was 7 weeks old, I went back to work full-time. To say the least, it was jarring. I felt like I had just gotten to the good parts of having a baby. After weeks of very dark times, I was still ... (read more)

Indiana Law Requires Worksite Breastfeeding Support

May 29, 2008 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

An Indiana law, scheduled to take effect July 1, 2008, will require employers to "make reasonable efforts to provide accommodations for women to collect and store breastmilk during the workday". This includes providing a private space, "other than ... (read more)

Employers Encouraged to STEP Up

May 20, 2008 by Kendall Cox | No questions or comments

The numbers are in and they're impressive: If you're an employer, it PAYS to be breastfeeding-friendly! According to a new resource kit produced by the Health Resources and Services Administration and entitled, The Business Case for Breastfeeding, businesses ... (read more)

The Business Case for Breastfeeding

May 14, 2008 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

Did you know that women with infants and children are one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. work force? It's estimated that 70 percent of women with children under 3 years of age work full time. And one-third of mothers ... (read more)

Rise to the Occasion, and Get Congress’ Attention!

April 18, 2008 by Pauline Lupercio | 2 questions or comments

When I see a forward in my email inbox, I usually just delete it without bothering to take a look. And if it is from a repeat offender, then it’s a guaranteed garbage bin item even before it was sent!... (read more)

My Office Is My Dining Room Table

April 14, 2008 by Mary Jessica Hammes | 3 questions or comments

It was with a lot of relief that I realized the woman I was interviewing on the phone for an article was someone I actually knew—we were both members of the same local parenting e-mail group, one that skews to the “crunchy” side of ... (read more)

Take Two

March 15, 2008 by Amy Spangler | 1 question or comment

If you believe that a picture is worth a thousand words, you're not alone, evidence the success of YouTube and MySpace. Personally, I prefer a good book over a good video. I was among the mothers who placed ... (read more)

Oh, to Live in Oregon

February 11, 2008 by Pauline Lupercio | 2 questions or comments

Not only is Oregon listed among the five states with the highest breastfeeding rates by the Centers for Disease Control, but the city of Portland has also ... (read more)

ILCA Supports Breastfeeding and Working

January 27, 2008 by Pauline Lupercio | 1 question or comment

Breast may be best, but any working mother knows that it can be a challenge to continue to breastfeeding exclusively in an unsupportive workplace. I myself have never had to deal with this specific issue since I am able to work from home, but I ... (read more)

Accommodating Breastfeeding Mothers

December 2, 2007 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

In a commentary published November 28, 2007 on Concurring Opinions, Sarah Waldeck explores the facts and unintended consequences surrounding a recent decision by the Massachusetts appeals court. In a 26-page ruling titled, Currier v. National Board of Medical ... (read more)

Investing in Maternal and Child Health: An Employer’s Toolkit

November 12, 2007 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments

In an effort to contain ever-increasing health care costs, the National Business Group on Health, NBGH has released a toolkit for employers titled: Investing in Maternal and Child Health: A Business Imperative. Founded in 1974, the ... (read more)

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