Lactation Station

Supporting Breastfeeding

A breastfeeding program is most successful when managers are supportive, flexible and understand the importance of mothers providing their milk to their babies
It is essential to have a written policy that supports and encourages employed mothers to provide mother's milk for their babies.
- Lactation Support Guidelines
Sufficient maternity leave is important for new mothers to establish breastfeeding. Leaves and flexible schedules also allow fathers to participate in the birth and lactation process.
When possible, allow nursing mothers to return to work gradually or on a flexible schedule. The gradual return to work can be less disruptive to the breastfeeding process.
Allow break time during the workday for pumping. Consider the option of special work situations such as job sharing, part-time work; work at home, flexible hours.
Be proactive in educating other employees about special arrangements for breastfeeding co-workers, to avoid possible misunderstandings.
BCTC has a Certified Lactation Counselor available to answer non-emergency lactation questions:
- Peggy Rinehart, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC, CLC
  peggy.rinehart@kctcs.edu
  (859)246-6250

Combining employment and/or attending classes and breastfeeding requires some preparation and commitment, but mothers say it’s worth it. Breastfeeding is simpler than formula-feeding. Babies are sick less often. For many mothers, breastfeeding ties the two halves of their life together.
- Orientation Packet for Breastfeeding Staff and Students
- Lactation Room Registration Form