Breastfeeding in the Workplace
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Pregnant and breastfeeding women exposed to workplace hazards
news-medical.net — “A new study shows the employment and sociodemographic characteristics involved in the exposure of pregnant women to workplace hazards. Of these, 56% say they often work standing up or have to lift heavy objects, 63% are exposed to workplace stress and 62% say they are frequently exposed to some physical risk in their place of work.” View full resource at news-medical.net
Most Recently Shared on December 17, 2009 at 12:01 pm By:
Pregnancy News: Pregnant and breastfeeding women exposed to workplace hazards: A new study shows the employment and... http://bit.ly/6a6uRZ
Workplace Bias Against Breastfeeding Moms Persists | Psych Central News
psychcentral.com — “Breastfeeding tends to improve baby and maternal health, and most health agencies recommend that when biologically possible, women should breastfeed infants” View full resource at psychcentral.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2011 at 1:39 pm By:
News: Workplace Bias Against Breastfeeding Moms Persists http://bit.ly/gW19fD
Workplace Bias Against Breastfeeding Moms Persists | Psych Central News
psychcentral.com — “Breastfeeding tends to improve baby and maternal health, and most health agencies recommend that when biologically possible, women should breastfeed infants” View full resource at psychcentral.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2011 at 6:45 pm By:
The difficulty with which new moms face because of discrimination against women breastfeeding in the workplace: http://bit.ly/iaE7kS
Health Reform Law Increases Workplace Protections For Breastfeeding Women
medicalnewstoday.com — “A little-noticed provision in the new health reform law (PL 111-148) requires employers to provide breastfeeding women with break times and a private location -- other than a bathroom -- to expr” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 9:07 pm By:
MNT Women's Health Health News
Health Reform Law Increases Workplace Protections For Breastfeeding Women http://mnt.to/3BcT #womenshealth
Workplace breastfeeding: A working lunch - News - Virtual Medical Centre
virtualmedicalcentre.com — “If you've just had a baby and it's time for you to get back to the grind, then you may have some questions about how and when it is appropriate to breastfeed bubs at the office (or construction site, or wherever you work).” View full resource at virtualmedicalcentre.com
Most Recently Shared on October 13, 2010 at 1:12 pm By:
VirtualMedicalCentre Health Site
Workplace breastfeeding: A working lunch http://dlvr.it/6z02w
Johns Hopkins Named Top Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace - 01/31/2011
hopkinsmedicine.org — “The Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition and its sister group the D.C. Breastfeeding Coalition have recognized the Johns Hopkins--™ East Baltimore Medical Campus as the region--™s top workplace for supporting breastfeeding mothers.” View full resource at hopkinsmedicine.org
Most Recently Shared on February 1, 2011 at 3:53 pm By:
JohnsHopkinsMedicine Health News
Johns Hopkins Named Top Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace http://bit.ly/iiW914
@lindap_md more abt breastfeeding work policies- Support for Breastfeeding in Workplace http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/BF_guide_2.pdf
cdc.gov — “@lindap_md more abt breastfeeding work policies- Support for Breastfeeding in Workplace http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/BF_guide_2.pdf” View full resource at cdc.gov
Most Recently Shared on May 31, 2011 at 10:36 pm By:
P. Mimi Poinsett MD Pediatrician, Physician, and Doctor
@lindap_md more abt breastfeeding work policies- Support for Breastfeeding in Workplace http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/BF_guide_2.pdf
The Business Of Breastfeeding - Forbes.com
forbes.com — “Companies are offering lactation policies, but often fall short on the carry-through. Women are at the forefront of reform, from the corporate closet to the Congress floor.” View full resource at forbes.com
Most Recently Shared on August 28, 2009 at 3:34 pm By:
A cause for working mothers, breastfeeding reform from the corporate closet to the Congress floor http://tw9.us/pj
Lansley: Workplaces must help mothers breastfeed | Life and style | The Observer
guardian.co.uk — “Employers will be urged to provide private areas where women can feed their babies or express milk as part of a Department of Health initiative to be unveiled this week” View full resource at guardian.co.uk
Most Recently Shared on November 29, 2010 at 1:41 am By:
Global Breastfeeding Parenting Supporter
UK Health Secty Andrew Lansley calls on employers to help mothers who want to breastfeed: http://ow.ly/3gz2L (But govt should do its share!)
Obama orders new federal breastfeeding policy
washingtonpost.com — “President Obama is asking federal personnel officials to draft” View full resource at washingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on December 23, 2010 at 4:00 pm By:
Susan Heavey Health Communicator
Attn Feds: New workplace accommodations for #breastfeeding #mamas on the way, @washingtonpost says - http://link.reuters.com/vaj53r
International Breastfeeding Journal | Abstract | Work related determinants of breastfeeding discontinuation among employed mothers in Malaysia
internationalbreastfeedingjournal.com — “International Breastfeeding Journal | Abstract | Work related determinants of breastfeeding discontinuation among employed mothers in Malaysia” View full resource at internationalbreastfeedingjournal.com
Most Recently Shared on February 23, 2011 at 1:54 pm By:
Global Breastfeeding Parenting Supporter
Not having adequate breastfeeding facilities at the workplace doubled the odds that Malaysian women would stop early: http://ow.ly/41NY1
U.S. Meets Initial Breast-feeding Goal, Falls Short on Others News - RealAge
realage.com — “Women need more support to make it to 6- and 12- month marks, report says” View full resource at realage.com
Most Recently Shared on September 14, 2010 at 8:46 pm By:
US meets breastfeeding goal but moms still need more support in workplaces & communities: http://bit.ly/dsRDfY
Iowa Woman Files Complaint After Employer Denied Her Access To Breastfeeding Room
medicalnewstoday.com — “A West Des Moines, Iowa, woman recently filed a workplace discrimination complaint with the state Civil Rights Commission after she was denied access to a workplace lactation room to express breas” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on October 6, 2010 at 1:36 pm By:
Women's Health Line Health Site
Iowa Woman Files Complaint After Employer Denied Her Access To Breastfeeding Room http://sns.ly/Ww157 #womenshealth
Extending Maternity Leave May Also Extend Length of Breastfeeding
emaxhealth.com — “Many company’s health benefit plans offer women six weeks of paid maternity leave after giving birth to a child. Under the US Family Leave and Medi...” View full resource at emaxhealth.com
Most Recently Shared on June 1, 2011 at 12:03 pm By:
Denise Reynolds RD Nutritionist and Dietitian
Make Workplaces More Breastfeeding-Friendly. http://fb.me/10XZEFrmi
Community-Based Participatory Research of Breastfeeding Disparities in African American Women
can.sagepub.com — “Community-Based Participatory Research of Breastfeeding Disparities in African American Women” View full resource at can.sagepub.com
Most Recently Shared on June 25, 2011 at 2:30 pm By:
Global Breastfeeding Parenting Supporter
African American #Breastfeeding; support lacking in the home, the workplace, among peers, and from health care providers: http://ow.ly/5q99O
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