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How to Help Transition Moms Back to Work
Your employee is returning to work after her maternity and bonding leave. What can you do to enable a smooth transition for her back into the workplace? Before They Return to Work Before your employee returns to work, send her an email congratulating her on the birth of her baby. Tell her that you are looking forward to having her back to work, send helpful information your company has on it's breastfeeding program, and encourage her to ask questions about her return. It is helpful for ...
Five Ways That Moms Can Use the Mother’s Room to Their Advantage
Working mothers often need to pump milk 2-3 times a day. Considering that a pumping session can take 20 minutes, how can a busy mother take advantage of her time in the mother’s room? 1. Networking Many mothers have made connections with other moms from other areas of their company through Mother’s Rooms. Moms often see the same people in the mother’s rooms every day, so it is natural for them to get to know each other and chat while pumping. They find out more about other divisions, projec...
A Teacher’s Experience Returning to Work & What Schools Can Do
One of our lactation educators recently met with her son’s teacher to discuss high school admissions. The teacher is due with her second baby in two months and her goal is to provide breastmilk for her baby for one year, with as little supplementing as possible. As a working mom she had concerns about returning to work and being successful with breastfeeding. We address her main concerns below and how she and the school can work together to support her in reaching her goal. Planning Ahead wit...
Ask Sheila: My Daycare Provider Thinks My Baby Needs More Milk
Q: Sherry asks, “Why does my four-month-old baby girl Ellie take less milk compared to the babies in her daycare that are getting formula? I just returned back to work and have been pumping my milk and leaving twelve ounces for her to drink during the day. She is growing well and very happy, but the daycare provider is making me feel like I am starving her.” A: First of all Sherry, what a wonderful job you are doing by pumping for your baby while you are at work. Most moms bring home between ...
Why Provide Hospital-Grade Breast Pumps in Mother’s Rooms?
Many companies may think, why should I provide my employees with a hospital-grade pump in the lactation room? After all, many insurance companies will provide a personal breast pump to new parents. While it’s easy to think that providing a hospital grade pump in the mother’s room is superfluous, it is actually very beneficial not only to the parents, but to the company as well. Hospital Grade vs. Personal Pump Hospital-Grade pumps are heavy-duty breast pumps meant for multiple users while ...
Look Mom, No Hands! Getting the Right Hands-Free Pumping Bra
If you are a mom who needs to pump at work 3-4 times daily, or a mom who is pumping at home to build her supply, or to store milk while she is away from her baby, then you may want to consider getting a hands-free bra. A hands-free bra gives you the ability to do other activities instead of just holding the pump flanges. You can eat, talk on the phone, or be on your laptop while pumping. Instead of holding and watching the milk flow into the bottles, some moms find they are able to express mo...
How to Find The Perfect Nursing Bra Pad
Most mothers may not think about what type of nursing bra pad they need until they start leaking. It could be at the dinner table with friends or when the baby wakes and starts to cry. Suddenly the front of your shirt becomes a see-through blouse, as you try to use your arms to cover up. You could be at work running a little late for a pumping session and discover that the front of your blouse has two prominent wet spots, and you are frantically trying to see if you have anything that you can...
Top 5 Items To Have in Your Mother’s Room
A good quality mother’s room is essential for any business to not only enable their employees to be more productive, but also to retain their talent in the workplace. While the law requires companies to provide a space that is private and not the bathroom with break times, it only takes a few more amenities to make this space more comfortable and accommodating. It’s stressful for a mother to pump 3 times a day while juggling meetings and work. Your employees will appreciate and feel supported...
Ask Sheila: What is the Best Day to Return from Maternity Leave?
Madeline asks, "I'm going to work next week for the first time since maternity leave, what is the best day to start?" A: Starting on a Wednesday or Thursday is our recommendation. This will give you a chance to get into a routine and before you know it, you are back at home for the weekend to recover. When Monday comes around, you will be rested and ready to go with a few days of experience. Many women benefit from a back-to-work lactation consultation. Our Breastfeeding Center of...
Breastfeeding Week 2016
Breastfeeding and supporting breastfeeding is a key component to sustainable development. Sustainable development preserves social, environmental, and economic structures by improving well-being of present and future generations. Environment and Climate Change Breastmilk is a natural, renewable food that contributes to a sustainable environment! The 3 top reasons are: 1. The production of breastmilk is delivered to the baby without pollution, packaging, or waste. 2. The prod...
Tips On What To Wear For Working And Pumping Milk
If you’re a mother going back to work you probably need to start thinking about what clothes you can wear to easily pump milk for your baby. While it is likely that you have some clothes in your closet that you can wear to work and pump milk in, it is a good idea to see what is in your wardrobe before going back to work! Two-piece outfits that coordinate a top and bottom are the most useful for pumping milk. Skirt or slacks with a button down blouse or top that you can easily pull up work wel...
Three Strategies To Address Your Employees’ Concerns About Working and Breastfeeding
We recently spoke to a group of mothers returning to work in a month at our Healthy Horizons Back to Work Class. Many mothers had the same issues and concerns returning to work. We talked to the mothers about what they can do to prepare themselves for their return to the workplace. We also noted what companies can do to assist their employees’ return to work. Here are three ways you can address the top concerns of mothers going back to work 1. Provide easy access to information about your c...
Guiding Your Employees Through Health Insurance: Breastpumps, Classes, and Lactation Consultations
Navigating company health insurance when having a baby can be a confusing process, particularly if the mother and baby need additional medical support. Do your employees know what your company insurance covers regarding breastpumps and lactation services? Do they know how to submit a claim? For many mothers, needing to rent a hospital grade pump and lactation consultations are a must. Many employees may not actually know what their insurance covers until after the fact. We suggest helping you...
How Lactation Programs Protect The Bottom Line (Part 2): Retention, Morale, and Public
Providing workplace lactation support is proven to be a good investment for both the business and employees. Not only does it have cost savings, but it is a good investment in retaining valuable employees. Giving breastfeeding mothers workplace lactation support benefits the company and leads to happier and more loyal employees. In Part 2 of our blog (click here for Part 1) we will look at how lactation program lead to increased employee retention, happy and productive employees, and a posi...
How Lactation Programs Protect The Bottom Line (Part 1): Healthcare Savings
Many companies have learned that providing workplace lactation support is a good business investment. Having a dedicated space for breastfeeding mothers to pump milk, and workplace breastfeeding support leads to happier and more loyal employees and significant cost savings to the business. In Part 1 of our blog, we will look at how lactation programs reduce company costs through health care savings and why it is great for your business! Breastfeeding Lowers Medical Costs Breastfed babies ha...
