There are exciting updates in the area of workplace lactation support! The Utah Breastfeeding Coalition has funding available for businesses! Read below about federal legislation and seed money.
Nationally, the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has generated a lot of interest. It calls for employers to provide “reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for 1 year after the child’s birth each time such employee has need to express the milk”, to provide “a place other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public” and reasonable amount of break time to express milk as needed. It went into affect in March 2010. For more specific information from the US Department of Labor, visit http://www.wagehour.dol.gov. or call 1-866-4USWAGE.
The Utah Breastfeeding Coalition has a program to assist businesses in becoming Working Mom & Baby Friendly. Seed money is available until September 30, 2010, to help worksites implement lactation programs. Up to $300 may be applied for to help construct a private room, to provide educational materials, the purchase of a multi-user pump, a mini-refrigerator for milk storage, or other appropriate items. Send your application now.
The Utah Breastfeeding Coalition provides expert and free collaboration services with excellent materials from the Business Case for Breastfeeding. They describe the steps for creating a breastfeeding friendly worksite. More information on the Business Case is at
Your Coalition contact for worksite lactation support is Kathy Pope at kathypope@utah.gov, or call 801-538-9469.
Are you a breastfeeding mom and returning to work and school? By continuing to breastfeed, your baby will have less sick days and help you be more productive. Many employers and schools will provide a place for you to pump your milk for your baby. UBC can help if they need information about how to set up a pumping room (contact worksite@utahbreastfeeding.org or call 1-877-632-7975).
Important Legislation about breastfeeding support in the workplace:
The Business Case for Breastfeeding is available on the Web or you can view the Power Point presentation of The Business Case for Breastfeeding by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Learn more about Breastfeeding Environments and what Healthcare Professionals can do.
Visit the CDC's page on Worksite Lactation Support.
For more information on breastfeeding support in the workplace, visit www.usbreastfeeding.org.
Special Recognition
The Utah Breastfeeding Coalition’s Workplace Lactation Taskforce is pleased to recognize several noteworthy Utah Businesses and public gathering places for their commitment to health and wellness, which includes breastfeeding support!
On October 9, 2008 the Coalition partnered with the Utah Council for Worksite Health Promotion. At the annual conference and awards luncheon, Elizabeth Smith, Coalition President-Elect, and Patrice Isabella, Coalition President, presented framed posters and awards to:
Roy Prasad, Director of Human Resources of ARUP laboratories. “ARUP’s lactation program is just one of the employee benefits geared toward supporting employee’s families. ARUP recognizes lactation support as an important employee benefit”.
Melisa Torres, Human Resources Recruiter, USANA. Melisa saw a need and helped to create a lovely new space as a mothers room, providing a pump and storage area.
Stormy Simon, Senior Vice President, and Rachel Johnson, Marketing at Overstock.com. Overstock.com provides 2 rooms for pumping and have flex work schedules for new parents. They offer flexibility in the workplace supporting working mothers. Pictured below: Overstock.com's award.
Darlene Pulver, Downtown Public Library, was recognized for the library’s promotion of breastfeeding and health in a public place, by providing the Share Space to hold the Breastfeeding Café for the past 3 years during the month of August.
LaDonne Liveday, BD Medical Manager, Health Services was recognized for her ongoing lactation support and eagerness to enhance their lactation program for over 750 employees.
We will continue to recognize community members and leaders who promote, support and protect breastfeeding, the foundation of future good health!
Contact Us
If you would like the Utah Breastfeeding Coalition to contact you regarding the establishment of a Worksite Lactation Program, please fill out the form below.
The Coalition would also like to recognize those progressive businesses who already support their employees who are breastfeeding and returning to work. Please enter your information so that we may follow-up with you.