That is the dilemma faced by many women needing to express while at work, study or out and about. There is a lack of designated spaces such as a lactation pod or they are often within the toilet area. This significantly reduces the length of time parents breastfeed their babies.
The health and wellbeing of both mother and baby have a positive impact on the employee. The benefits from breastfeeding and breast milk are well documented in their prevention of:
Female cancers – Diabetes – Obesity – Cardiac disease – Mental ill health – Osteoporosis
Childhood Cancers – Gastrointestinal infections – Ear infections – Respiratory infections – Asthma and Eczema Allergies
By protecting and supporting breastfeeding employers can see beneficial reductions in:
Sick leave – Carer’s leave – Staff turnover – Gender pay gap
and increases in:
Staff retention – Staff morale and satisfaction – Talent pool – Employer’s bottom line
