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Welcome to Workplace Lactation Week, a dedicated week celebrated along with National Breastfeeding Month, with a special focus on the journey from legal requirements (policy) to creating a supportive environment (practice). This themed week serves as an invaluable resource for leaders, parents, and businesses, providing essential information, resources, and best practices to promote a lactation-friendly work environment. Observed annually from September 1st to September 7th.

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 pregnancy related accommodations!

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, but overcame challenges and is now affectionately known as the “Milk Fairy Godmother”, helping countless others on their lactation journey.

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