Supporting Nursing Moms at Work

Women with children are the fastest-growing segment of the workforce. Balancing work and family is an important priority for all employees. Today, more than 80% of new mothers in the United States begin breastfeeding,¹ and 6 in every 10 new mothers are in the workforce.² Learn federal rules and requirements for employers about breastfeeding and lactation at work. See success stories from all types of industries, including restaurants, retail, manufacturing, and more.

Top questions about supporting nursing moms at work

• What space accommodations do I have to provide nursing employees?
• How do I create a policy at work to support nursing employees?
• Our business is very small and has no extra space. How can we comply with the federal regulations?