1. How To Label Lactation Rooms at Work Why are there so many names for a lactation space at work? Lactation room, lactation lounge, mothers room, nursing room, and many others. You may be surprised that they all have unique definitions, but they serve the same purpose - to provide a place where your working mothers or lactating employees know they can safely express breastmilk. An important step in setting up a lactation room for your corporate lactation services is properly labeling the room. Your employees should know that the...
  2. Diversity and Inclusion in Breastfeeding To show our commitment to diversity and inclusion Healthy Horizons actively participated in Black Breastfeeding Week 2020. As a company that was born out of supporting the lactation community, we were able to see the need and reasons why a week focused on black breastfeeding is important. Find out how Healthy Horizons is working to bring awareness to and support black breastfeeding. Watch our panel on Battling Bias: Breastfeeding in the Black Community to learn more about ongoing support for ...
  3. Best Rental Breast Pumps The top two breast pumps to rent are the Ameda Platinum and Medela Symphony. They simply are the most powerful, efficient pumps and greatest bang-for-your-buck. Both the Ameda Platinum and Medela Symphony are reliable, hospital-grade breast pumps. Both are used in corporate Mother’s Rooms around the nation, and can be rented from Healthy Horizons directly to your office or front door. We get a lot of questions about the differences of the two breast pumps, and we’ve written an entire blog on...
  4. Top 5 Best Holiday Gift Items for Moms-to-Be & Nursing Moms Introducing the sweatshirt that cares. Designed to do double duty during pregnancy and nursing, this pullover features our patented hidden nursing panel with a cozy and ulta-soft fleece lining to protect your bust from the cold and draughts. The sweatshirt is GOTS certified and made of a brushed organic cotton. Top 5 Best Holiday Gift Items for Moms-to-Be & Nursing Moms (A Listicle) 1. Elvie Curve and Elvie Catch These brand new products by Elvie are must-haves for convenience pumping....
  5. Medela Breast Pump Component Compatibility Chart If you use, or are even just thinking of using, a Medela breast pump, then this is your blog. Did you know Medela has 8 different breastpumps, each with its own tubing, connectors, and purpose? The hospital-grade Symphony pump helps moms initiate breastmilk after birth, while the Harmony manual breast pump helps moms express milk during the occasional break from baby. Medela's personal use pumps like Pump in Style with MaxFlow and Freestyle Flex are used for regular pumping. All of Medela...
  6. A Guide to Choosing the Best Corporate Lactation Program New federal health care regulations created to promote the support of breastfeeding in the workplace have increased the popularity and need for corporate lactation programs. Providing corporate lactation support helps protect one of your company’s most valuable assets, the working mom. Supporting breastfeeding in the workplace keeps moms and babies healthy, reduces healthcare costs, limits missed work, reduces turnover, and increases company loyalty. Making the decision to support c...
  7. COVID-19 and Breastfeeding Breastfeeding in a Pandemic We get it, the thought of breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic leads to the fear of passing the virus onto your newborn via breastmilk. Luckily, science says you have nothing to worry about. Studies have been done in both the U.S. and Italy showing that mother-to-infant COVID-19 transmission is rare. In fact it is quite the opposite. Breastfeeding or receiving expressed breast milk is actually considered protection against COVID-19 infection. Your breastmilk...
  8. TOP 5 Employer Gifts for New Parents This holiday season show your employees how much you support them during the unexpected, challenging transition from the office to working from home. We’ve gathered the top five best gifts for new parents, saving you the time in searching. 1. Ergobaby 360 All Positions Baby Carrier Bond with baby AND keep multitasking, totally hands-free? Yes, please. The 360֯ is simply the perfect gift for new parents with full plates… like parents who need to take a call, respond to an urgent email,...
  9. Healthy Horizons Corporate Lactation Services Supports LADWP Employees with New Lactation Lounge and Suites LADWP worked with Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers to assess the space for compliance with California’s lactation laws, identify furnishings and ensure appropriate appliances were added to promote the safe and sanitary expression and storage of breast milk. In partnership with Healthy Horizons, the Department’s Family Care Program also launched expanded lactation services for employees in fall 2022, providing additional support and guidance to new parents returning to the workplace. N...
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