The Sceptic Challenge

Would your workplace pass the breastfeeding support test?

Many organisations believe they support breastfeeding employees. Take the challenge and discover how your workplace measures up.

Takes less than 2 minutes

Take the Sceptic Challenge

Could a breastfeeding employee express milk comfortable, privately and safely in your workplace today

Tick every statement that applies to your organisation and score 1 point

Privacy

A suitable space should offer privacy, dignity and freedom from interruptions.

A dedicated space is available when needed

The space can be used without interruption

Employees do not need to ask permission each time

The space is not a toilet or washroom

Comfort

Comfort is key to relaxation, required to reduce stress and enable efficient pumping.

A comfortable chair is provided

There is a table or work surface

Access to a power socket is available

The space is clean, welcoming and has dimmable lighting

Practicality

Support is only effective if employees can easily access the space.

The space is close to the work area

It is available throughout the working day

Employees can access it without difficulty

Reasonable time is allowed for expressing breeaks

Hygeine & Storage

Good facilities should support safe milk storage and equipment cleaning.

Handwashing facilities are nearby

Drinking water is available

Milk can be stored safely

Equipment can be cleaned hygienically

Workplace Culture

A supportive culture is just as important as the physical space.

Managers understand how to support breastfeeding employees

Information about support is available

Colleagues are respectful and supportive

Employees feel comfortable discussing their needs

Your Score

Count up your points

Your organisation has strong foundations for supporting breastfeeding employees.

You are on the right track, but some barriers may still exist.

Employees may face significant challenges when returning to work.

Your workplace may be unintentionally creating barriers to continued breastfeeding.

The Sceptic Challenge isn’t about achieving a perfect score. It’s about asking whether your workplace provides the support breastfeeding employees need to thrive.

Every workplace is different, but every breastfeeding employee deserves access to a suitable space where they can express milk comfortably, privately and with dignity.

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