Breastfeeding Support Model Policy
Supportive breastfeeding policies and practices in the workplace not only benefit the employee but also provide a number of benefits to the baby and the employer. The Breastfeeding Support Model Policy...
View ArticleBreastfeeding-Friendly Business Pledge
The Breastfeeding-Friendly Business Pledge shows that a business is willing to provide an environment where mothers are able to breastfeed in public spaces and enjoy a welcoming attitude from staff,...
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View ArticleCreating Workplace Lactation Spaces
When businesses provide breastfeeding and lactation-friendly environments, you are proving your commitment to mothers, children, and families—everybody wins! Below you’ll find best practices for...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Related Download Materials
B•E•S•T Feeding: Each Ounce of Mother’s Milk CountsBESTFeedBrochure.pdf Staff Training: Education & Expectations of a Breastfeeding-Friendly BusinessBESTFeedStaffTrainSingle.pdf Break Time for...
View ArticleBenefits of Breastfeeding: Parents, Physicians & Business Owners
We know breastmilk is best for baby because the benefits of breastfeeding extend well beyond basic nutrition – but breastfeeding takes teamwork. Support from dad, family, friends, physicians, and...
View ArticleWorld Breastfeeding Week – Support Breastfeeding Moms!
On August 1-7, South Dakota will join the rest of the nation and countries around the globe in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week. This year’s theme Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life, focuses on...
View ArticleMore Communities Encourage Breastfeeding-Friendly Businesses
Rapid City Regional Health has taken the pledge to be a Breastfeeding-Friendly Business. All 48 South Dakota Regional facilities are showing their support for breastfeeding moms by creating...
View ArticleBreak Time for Nursing Mothers under the FLSA — Fact Sheet #73
This fact sheet provides general information on the break time requirement for nursing mothers in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which took effect when signed into law on March 23,...
View ArticleSouth Dakota Celebrates August as Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Breastfeeding is a fundamental aspect of nurturing a healthy start for infants. An executive proclamation from Governor Kristi Noem states that South Dakota officially recognizes August as...
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