1511cf66_all_To_Action_on_Breastfeeding__Topic
[ID] 867 [Interest Areas] Concerned Citizen Other Areas: Working mother [Comment] In order for the mother to continue breastfeeding after going back to work, better laws need to be put in place in order for her to be able to pump without fear of losing her job or just getting flack from other co-workers for taking breaks during the day. I count myself very lucky that my company has mothers rooms for pumping and so far I have made good use of it, by being able to pump 2x per day with support from my supervisor. My son is nearly 8 months old and I feel happy that I am still able to pump enough milk for him. Others, however aren't so lucky. I good friend of mine, only had time to pump at lunch and she had to use the bathroom and her outcome was unfortunate in that her supply dropped very quickly and she had to give her son formula at 3 months old. I encouraged her to talk to her boss, but given that she had just started her new job, she said she was afraid of losing her job. I felt so bad for her. I get upset every time I read a news article where the mother is forced to pump in a bathroom or is not allowed to take pumping breaks. A lactating woman needs those breaks to express milk since it does get uncomfortable and can lead to plugged ducts or mastitis (missed days of work)if one hasn't pumped in awhile. State laws and federal laws need to be updated to include worksite milk expression for working mothers in order for them to continue being able to feed their baby breastmilk. [Topic] 
Worksite Lactation Support, Onsite Child Care, and Milk Expression
Call To Action on Breastfeeding
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