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Approaching your employer/school Tips and sample scripts(3 ITEMS NEEDED) open...

Business Case for Breastfeeding Steps to Creating a Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite: Employees' Guide to Breastfeeding and Working more info...

Childcare provider tips Handling breastmilk and breastfed infants more info...

Lactation rooms/areas (photos) Example photos open...

Traveling with breastmilk – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has revised previous guidelines regarding breastmilk. Breastmilk is now considered in the same category as liquid medication as long as it is declared for inspection at the security checkpoint. more info...

Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers – Colorado is the 16th state in the nation to pass legislation regarding breastfeeding support in the workplace.  Effective August 7, 2008, employers are required to provide reasonable break time, make reasonable efforts to provide suitable, private space for mothers to express breastmilk in the workplace, and not discriminate against them for doing so. This two-page document provides the information and tips you need to continue breastfeeding after returning to work. (Check out the Employer section of coloradobreastfeeding.org for more great info!)  more info…

 

 

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