Many large corporations have positive policies to encourage breastfeeding, and some states have enacted laws which require employers to make positive provisions for nursing employees. In the absence of supportive laws in your state, you may find that your employer is committed to the positive environmental impact of breastfeeding. Fiona Narburgh works as a sustainability expert at a British County Council. My employers were supportive to the principle and my husband, who is the main caregiver for our two sons, brought my baby to me to feed most days. This kind of support is rare, but you should remember that many corporations have environmental stewardship plans and can be convinced of the positive eco-benefits of breastfeeding and work.
Some key factors emerge in making breastfeeding and work a success.
Many women agree that determination and good personal organization are key factors for working, nursing moms. It is up to you to work out where to pump, where to chill and store your milk and how to schedule work breaks that coincide with let-down times. If your employer can help with that, it s a bonus. Like all successful employment negotiations, both sides have to make an effort. Begin a dialog with your manager early on, and make it clear that you intend to succeed with your plan to pump milk.