Knowing your rights as a breastfeeding employee and early communication with your employer are some of the key steps to planning a successful transition back to work. Since 2010, the Federal "Break Time for Nursing Mothers" Law has helped make breastfeeding and working possible for more moms across the country. Under the law, employers must give breastfeeding women time to express milk at work and access to a private place that is not a bathroom.
This Making It Work Handout (PDF) contains several tips and a checklist to help breastfeeding families prepare for returning to work.
Many health insurance plans may cover certain breastfeeding-related expenses including electric breast pumps and/or lactation consultant services. Coverage varies widely among different health insurance plans, so contact your health insurance provider for details.
Information for employers
Information for breastfeeding employees