1. Lactation Accommodation Policy Training
[Insert Organization’s Logo]
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[Insert Name of Organization]
Presenter’s Name
© 2013 Santa Clara County Public Health Department
The Public Health Department is owned and operated by the County of Santa Clara

2. Why Breastfeeding and lactation accommodations?

3. Breastfeeding Benefits - Babies
Reduced Risk
Obesity
Diabetes
Asthma
Ear Infections
GI Tract Infections
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Respiratory Tract Infections
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4. Breastfeeding Benefits - Mothers
Reduced Risk:
Breast Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
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5. Breastfeeding Benefits – Employers
Lower healthcare costs
Improved employee morale
Greater company loyalty
Increased productivity
Reduced absenteeism
Lower employee turnover
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6. American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations
“… exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding as complementary foods are introduced, with continuation of breastfeeding for one year or longer as mutually desired by mother and infant.”
American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement, Breastfeeding and Human Milk, Pediatrics, 2012 March 129(3): e827-e841.
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7. It’s the Law
Employers must provide a reasonable amount of break time and private location to express breast milk
Section 4702 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Section of the California Labor Code
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8. It’s the Law
A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be present
Section 43.3 of the California Civil Code
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9. [Insert Name of Organization] lactation accommodation policy

10. Break Time Employed mothers need time to
Travel to and from lactation accommodation location
Remove milk
Store milk
Clean up
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11. Break Time Reasonable break time Can use existing breaks
Additional unpaid breaks
Flexible work schedule
Personal leave, vacation time, sick leave, comp time
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12. Space Close proximity Private Clean and comfortable Electrical outlet
Comfortable seating
Table or other
flat surface
Near a sink with running water
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13. Example Table Electrical Outlet Comfortable Seating
Lactation Room at 1400 Parkmoor Ave
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14. Examples
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15. Not a restroom or toilet stall!
Space
Not a restroom or toilet stall!
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16. Non-Traditional Worksites
Department and supervisor will work with employee to create a mutually acceptable solution
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17. Storage Hygienic and secure location Designated refrigerator
for breast milk
Shared employee refrigerator
Area to store personal cooler
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18. Atmosphere of Tolerance
Breastfeeding and lactation are promoted
No discrimination or harassment of breastfeeding employees
No conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment
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19. Santa Clara County Mother Friendly Employer
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20. For More Information
[Insert information on who at the organization can be contacted for additional information regarding the lactation accommodation policy. ]
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