Maternal Health and Lactation Support
Questions in this section address what policies, environments and programs the workplace provides to accommodate breastfeeding employees.
Click on a question to find resources that help to support each activity.
During the past 12 months, did your worksite:
140. Have and promote a written policy on breastfeeding for employees?
Investing in Workplace Breastfeeding Programs and Policies – See p. 8.2-8.3
North Carolina’s Making It Work Tool Kit: Other Materials – See p. 6
141. Provide a private space (other than a restroom) that may be used by employees to express breast milk?
Investing in Workplace Breastfeeding Programs and Policies – See p. 2.1-2.2, 3.1-3.2, 3.4
Office on Women's Health – Breastfeeding Support: Time and Space Solutions
North Carolina’s Making It Work Tool Kit: For Employers – See p. 9-13
142. Provide flexible break times to allow employees to pump breast milk?
Investing in Workplace Breastfeeding Programs and Policies – See p. 3.5, 7.3
Office on Women's Health – Breastfeeding Support: Time Solutions
North Carolina’s Making It Work Tool Kit: For Moms– Sample Pumping Schedules – See p. 10
143. Provide access to a breast pump at the worksite?
Investing in Workplace Breastfeeding Programs and Policies – See p. 2.1-2.2, 3.2-3.3
Office on Women's Health – Breastfeeding Support: Breast Pumps
144. Provide and promote maternal health and breastfeeding support groups, educational classes, or consultations?
Investing in Workplace Breastfeeding Programs and Policies – See p. 2.2, 3.6-3.8
Office on Women's Health – Breastfeeding Support: Education and Professional Support
145. Offer paid parental leave, separate from any accrued sick leave, annual leave, or vacation time?
United States Breastfeeding Committee Resources
United State Breastfeeding Committee – Statement on Paid Family Leave
