While reading about a new study on CNN's website about the benefits of feeding a baby breastmilk exclusively until 6 months that I just posted about, I came accross another great article about breastfeeding that I thought I'd share. A new law about breastfeeding in the workplace is in the new health care bill signed by President Obama. According to CNN, "Nursing mothers will now get additional support, thanks to page 1239 of the health care bill that President Obama recently signed into law. It requires employers to provide 'a place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from co-workers and the public, which may be used by an employee to express breast milk.' Only companies with less than 50 employees can claim it's an undue hardship."
This is wonderful news for moms and families. It encourages working moms to continue breastfeeding their children for a longer period, which then leads to healthier children and families. I have heard awful stories where women are told to go pump in the bathroom. That's just simply outrageous! When a woman pumps milk, she's preparing a meal for her baby. Would you prepare your child's meal in a public bathroom? Would you prepare your own meal in a public bathroom??! A woman needs privacy and cleanliness above all else. Every woman should be entitled to having a clean, comfortable place to pump milk for her baby.
You can read the full story on CNN's website here: http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/04/09/breast.feeding.society/index.html?iref=obnetwork
Here's a short video clip of the report:
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