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Layoffs and Lactation: Why Supporting New Mothers is Good for Business Layoffs are a reality for many industries, and unfortunately, they can have a significant impact on new mothers and hard earned gains in workplace diversity. When companies undergo layoffs, they may not consider the long term financial consequences and the impact on workplace DEI initiatives. Here are some of the ways that layoffs can impact new mothers and their employers, and what companies can do to retain them during these difficult times. Reduced Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Whe...

Contribute to a Cleaner Climate with Comprehensive Corporate Lactation Programs Contribute to a Cleaner Climate with Comprehensive Corporate Lactation Programs Many realize the health benefits of human milk for babies, but did you know that supporting lactation also contributes to a cleaner environment? Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers and Corporate Lactation Services is creating a healthier world for all, with 2.5 million ounces of breast milk pumped in Healthy Horizons managed Lactation Rooms through April 2023 in workplaces across North America, offsetting a m...

What Employers Need to Know: Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) Millions more pumping employees are now covered by a new federal lactation law. This is a major advancement in protections for working lactating parents. “Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act” also known as the “PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act” paves the way for enhanced lactation-related support for employees. On the Federal level, there have been laws passed such as the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law (2010) that requires employers to provide reasonable break ti...

Understanding Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Understanding Postpartum Depression & Anxiety You are not alone The birth of a child is often considered a joyous and fulfilling experience. However, for many women, the postpartum period can be accompanied by unexpected emotional challenges. Postpartum depression and anxiety are two common conditions that can significantly impact a new mother's well-being and ability to care for her child. In this article, we will explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for postpartum d...

8 Tips for Capturing Beautiful and Memorable Baby Photos Taking photos of your baby can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging. Babies are notoriously unpredictable and can be difficult to photograph, so we've decided to gather all the best advice on taking baby photos in one spot. With a few tips and tricks, you can take beautiful and memorable photos of your little one! Use Natural Light: Natural light is the best source of light for taking baby photos. Look for a well-lit room or a spot outside with plenty ...

Empowering Parents: The Inspiring Story Behind our Workplace Lactation and Chest/Breastfeeding Business It’s all in the family. Generations of strong women, empowering future generations. Not all who embark on a journey to chest/breastfeed their infants are successful. In fact, Sheila Janakos, founder and CEO of Healthy Horizons, met resistance from the very start, with an unsupportive pediatrician. Through trials and tribulations, misinformation and unhelpful or just plain incorrect medical advice, Sheila was finally able to connect with a midwife in Scotland who helped guide her through her ...

Virtual Support Groups for Moms Bolster Mental Health During Pandemic COVID19 Brings New Mental Health Challenges for New Moms. Healthy Horizons Launches Virtual Support Groups for Socially Distant Advice and Support. For 30 years, Healthy Horizons has been providing support groups for breastfeeding moms. When the pandemic hit, Healthy Horizons quickly transitioned their in-person support groups to a virtual format. “We knew that moms would need even more support during the pandemic crises,” said Healthy Horizons Founder and CEO Sheila Janakos. “We had to me...

Lactation Room Contest 2022 Nominate a Deserving Organization to Receive a Lactation Room Upgrade or Set Up Worth $6,650+ Do you know of a workplace that needs a little love and attention? Nominate them for Healthy Horizons 4th Annual Lactation Room Upgrade or Set Up. A deserving organization will receive lactation equipment, services and supplies valued over $6,650 from Healthy Horizons and our sponsors. Plus three families will receive prizes for a lactating parent worth $650. NOMINATIONS CLOSED, SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! ...

Lactation Room Upgrade 2021 Nominate a Deserving Organization to Receive a Lactation Room Upgrade Worth $5,000+ Do you know of a workplace that needs a safe, clean space for working moms to pump breastmilk or feed their babies? Nominate them for Healthy Horizons 3rd Annual Lactation Room Upgrade. A deserving organization will receive lactation equipment, services and supplies valued over $5,000 from Healthy Horizons and our sponsors. Plus three families will receive prizes for breastfeeding mom worth $500. Nominate an ...

Healthy Horizons to Give $5,000 Lactation Room Upgrade to Support Breastfeeding Working Moms Nomination Period Opens for Healthy Horizons 3rd Annual Lactation Room Contest Prizes Valued Over $5,000 Will be Awarded Based on Positive Impact to Chest/Breastfeeding Employees. August 4, 2021 – San Francisco, Calif. – In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, Healthy Horizons, the Silicon Valley-based provider of Corporate Lactation Programs across North America, is accepting nominations for their annual Lactation Room Upgrade Contest. Healthy Horizons will award a deserving organization...

Healthy Horizons Donates Breastfeeding Classes to Benefit Stanford Bing Nursery School Healthy Horizons and the Stanford Bing Nursery School share a vision to help families with young children thrive. Healthy Horizons empowers breastfeeding parents to thrive at work and at home. The mission of the Stanford Bing Nursery School is to promote understanding of child development and improve the lives of young children. Earlier this spring Bing Nursery School hosted their 32nd Annual Harvest Moon Auction. All proceeds of the auction went to benefit the Bing Nursery School Schol...

Healthy Horizons Awarded 2021 Gold for Best Baby or Maternity Services by Bay Area Parent Magazine Healthy Horizons Receives Prestigious Award for Second Year in a Row San Francisco, CA - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers is proud to be the Best of the Best in the Bay Area Gold Winner for Baby or Maternity Services-Peninsula for the second year in a row. Bay Area Parent Best of the Best Awards are awarded annually and voted on by readers. Healthy Horizons is honored to win thanks to happy Bay Area families. “We are honored to be voted Bay Area Parents Best of the Best Baby and Mat...

Healthy Horizons Media Kit | 2021 About Healthy Horizons Healthy Horizons™ empowers breastfeeding and chestfeeding parents at work and at home. Healthy Horizons is the trusted corporate lactation partner of top workplaces, including Ford Motor Company and PayPal. Employers work with Healthy Horizons to provide safe, comfortable and inclusive workplaces for parents with growing families. Services include employee lactation benefits; on-site lactation rooms; parent education; and baby gift programs. Healthy Horizons also...

Cassi Janakos Featured in Authority Magazines Power Women Series Cassi Janakos, Healthy Horizons COO, was featured in the Authority Magazine Power Women Series on how to successfully navigate work, love and life as a powerful woman. Click here to read Cassi’s interview and how she creates her personal work/life balance. Learn About Corporate Lactation Programs Subscribe to our newsletter

Healthy Horizons Stands in Solidarity with the AAPI Community Many of us at Healthy Horizons have been troubled by the recent rise in anti-Asian expressions of cruelty in our communities. We have team members who are members of the AAPI community and many of us live and work in San Francisco Bay area and other areas where our friends, neighbors and colleagues are experiencing violence and discrimination. It's not okay. We believe that a community is stronger when everyone thrives together. Let's supports one another in difficulty, defend t...

Sheila Janakos Discusses The Benefits of Colostrum For Your Baby In a recent interview with online health platform Giddy* Sheila discusses the health benefits of colostrum for newborns. Click here to learn all about the many benefits of this perfect first food for babies. In a recent interview with online health platform Giddy*, Sheila discusses the health benefits of colostrum for newborns. Click here to learn all about the many benefits of this perfect first food for babies. *Please note that Giddy is an honest, candid and colorful sexual health on...

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