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?
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
