Breastfeeding

The Business Case for Breastfeeding

“The Business Case for Breastfeeding” is a new toolkit developed by the US Maternal and Child Health Bureau that outlines the bottom line benefits of supporting breastfeeding employees:

• Breastfeeding employees miss work less often
• Breastfeeding lowers health care costs
• Investing in a worksite lactation program can yield substantial dividends to the company in the form of lower turnover rates, additional health care savings, and higher productivity and loyalty
• Positive public relations

Lactation support requires few resources. Companies large and small enjoy the biggest savings when they provide the following simple, cost-effective components:

• Privacy to Express Milk
• Flexible Breaks
• Education
• Support

To request additional information about this toolkit, contact:

Erin E. Dugan, MPH, CLC
State Breastfeeding Coordinator
Phone: (401) 222-1380
Email: erin.dugan@health.ri.gov

To be recognized as a Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace, review the Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace Award Criteria.

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