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Mothers' Milk Bank California: Giving Hope, One Ounce at a Time
Mothers' Milk Bank California: Giving Hope, One Ounce at a Time Healthy Horizons has a long-standing relationship with the Mothers' Milk Bank California (formerly San Jose Milk Bank), dating back to 1990. Our founder, Sheila Janakos, MPH, IBCLC, LE, RLC was a dedicated milk donor, and Healthy Horizons served as a milk depot for over a decade, deeply committed to supporting families in need. This early experience ignited a passion and partnership dedicated to our community partne...
Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Workplace Lactation Week
Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Workplace Lactation Week Small and medium-size businesses have multiple ways to support working parents. Lactation support might not be in your business plan, but ignoring it could cost you your best people. Every September, Workplace Lactation Week (September 1-7) highlights that when businesses support nursing parents, everyone wins. The week is not just a celebration on its own, but a call to action for small and medium-size businesses that want to a...
The ROI of Supporting Working Parents
Heal The ROI of Supporting Working Parents Three reasons why flexibility is a business strategy, not just a perk. Would you spend $1 to get $4 back? That’s the ROI some companies see when they implement policies that support working parents, especially breastfeeding moms. When they are not supported at the workplace, the company faces higher attrition, missed work due to caregiving barriers, and “quiet quitting.” Employee turnover is not just a staffing issue, but a financial d...
Buying a House With a Baby on the Way? Here’s How to Plan Ahead
Buying a House With a Baby on the Way? Here’s How to Plan Ahead Welcoming a baby and buying a home are two major life milestones — and taking on both at once requires a well-structured financial plan. Many families wonder how to afford both without jeopardizing their financial stability. This Redfin and Healthy Horizons guide walks you through how to plan for both major milestones at the same time. Whether you’re looking for a home in Seattle, WA, Green Bay, WI, or the San Francisco Bay A...
The Ultimate Guide to Breast Milk Shipping and Its Benefits
The Ultimate Guide to Breast Milk Shipping and Its Benefits For breastfeeding parents, providing their baby with "liquid gold" is a top priority—even when life requires travel, relocation, or a faraway surrogate. This is where breast milk shipping comes in, offering a vital link to get breast milk home to the baby, no matter the distance during business trips and travel. Learn what breast milk shipping is, how it works, and the invaluable benefits it provides. What is Brea...
Welcome to Workplace Lactation Week - Theme: A World of Support: Creating Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces Everywhere
4nd Annual Workplace Lactation Week™ 2026 This year’s theme is Work. Pump. Advance. Empowering the modern parent. Welcome to Workplace Lactation Week™, a dedicated week celebrated along with National Breastfeeding Month. This year, we're focused on "Work. Pump. Advance. Empowering the modern parent." This themed week serves as an invaluable resource for leaders, parents, and businesses, providing essential information, resources, and best practices to promote a truly su...
Lactation Room Contest 2026
9th Annual Lactation Room Contest: Opens August 1, 2026 Do you know of a workplace that needs a little love and attention? Sign up to be notified when the Healthy Horizons 9th Annual Lactation Room Contest opens. The contest opens annually August 1 and runs through the end of Workplace Lactation Week, September 7, 2026. Parents, employers and advocates are encouraged to nominate! 2025 GRAND PRIZE Your Organization Will Win Healthy Horizons Reclining Lactation Room Chair Healt...
Navigating the Nuances: 6 Myths and Realities about the World Health Organization International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes
Navigating the Nuances: 6 Myths and Realities about the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes Healthy Horizons is proud to be WHO Code Compliant. We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the marketing of our products and supporting breastfeeding as the optimal way to nourish infants. Our long-standing commitment to evaluating our operations and offerings consistently to reflect Code compliance reflects our dedication to the health and well-b...
What Employers Need to Know: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
What Employers Need to Know: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a federal law that requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. The law was passed in December 2022, and went into effect on June 27, 2023. It was modeled after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which has been in place for over 30 years. What makes the PWFA different? It specifically focuses on pr...
What is National Breastfeeding Month? The History, 2023 Themes, and Events
What is National Breastfeeding Month? The History, 2023 Themes, and Events National Breastfeeding Month is celebrated in August every year, and is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance and benefits of chest/breastfeeding for both infants and parents. Organizations in the lactation space provide families with support, resources, and information, encouraging them to make informed choices, and overcome barriers they may experience. How did breastfeeding month begin? It star...
Creating Your Ideal Birth Plan: Step-by-Step Guide & Free Templates
Creating Your Ideal Birth Plan: Step-by-Step Guide & Free Templates What is a birth plan? It is an outline of how you envision your labor, delivery, and recovery, and a helpful guide to let your care team know what you desire. A birth plan can be a good way to help you organize your thoughts and feelings around labor and delivery, and helps you and your partner or support person align before the big day comes. It may help to role-play different scenarios with your partner as you are p...
Lactation Celebration: Your Guide to Events & Themes for National Breastfeeding Month 2024
Lactation Celebration: Your Guide to Events & Themes for National Breastfeeding Month 2024 Get ready to embrace the power of connection and uplifting one another as we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month – a two-month journey dedicated to honoring the incredible bond between parents and infants. From August to September, we'll delve into the rich history, diverse themes, and exciting events that make this observance a true celebration of lactation. National Breastfeeding Mo...
Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Pack for Labor and Delivery
The Important Stuff - Must Haves: 🗹 Driver’s License/Identification 🗹 Insurance card 🗹 A copy of your birth plan (plus maybe an extra copy) 🗹 Phone charger, extra long cord 🗹 Glasses or contacts, contact solution 🗹 Cord banking kit (if you are banking cord blood) 🗹 Toiletries - toothbrush, hair ties, etc. 🗹 Going home outfit for you The Extras - Nice to Haves: 🗹 Snacks, hard candy 🗹 Comfortable robe 🗹 Pajamas - nursing friendly if you are breastfeeding 🗹 Socks 🗹 Nursing bras 🗹 Bra pads 🗹 N...
Welcome to Workplace Lactation Week 2023 - Theme: Preparing for the PUMP Act!
Welcome to Workplace Lactation Week™ 2023 - Theme: Preparing for the PUMP Act! Welcome to Workplace Lactation Week™, a week created by Healthy Horizons and celebrated in conjunction with National Breastfeeding Month, with a special focus on working and pumping. The 2023 theme is "Preparing for the PUMP Act." This themed week serves as an invaluable resource for leaders, parents, and businesses, providing essential information, resources, and best practices to promote a lactation-f...
Chestfeeding: An Inclusive Approach to Infant Feeding
Chestfeeding: An Inclusive Approach to Infant Feeding For many people, the act of feeding a newborn baby from the chest or breast is a natural and intimate experience that strengthens the bond between parent and child. However, not all individuals who breastfeed identify as women. For those who may identify as non-binary, transgender, or gender-nonconforming, the language and cultural norms surrounding breastfeeding can feel exclusive and alienating. Enter "chestfeeding....
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...
