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Breastfeeding laws at the workplace

Mrs. Sarah&MicahMrs. Sarah&Micah
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Does anyone know the specifics about breastfeeding at work?

We have a room, which I know is required for larger companies, but HR is now saying that we cannot reserve/schedule our pumping times because the room is open to everyone as it is a wellness room, not a nursing mothers room. I have had trouble getting into the room in the past and I am on a schedule for pumping which correlates to when DD is fed. There are two of us using the room to pump right now and in a few months there will be 5 of us total. I know we are all going to have issues finding times to use this room especially since it's open to anyone to use it. I am just wondering if we have any rights besides the fact that my employer only has to give us a place to pump.

Oh and our alternatives if that room is occupied are: the locker room for our gym, a storage closet or a conference room with lots of windows.

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Re: Breastfeeding laws at the workplace

  • preg_amypreg_amy
    Can you work with the other women to make a schedule?  It wouldn't have to be a strict, real schedule... just more of a guideline.  I know I was pretty flexible with when I could pump by at least 30 minutes, so they might be able to be flexible too.
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  • Jessie0706Jessie0706

    Or maybe have a nursing cloth? I had to pump in my car back when I had to drive to client's house and while it added a slight inconvenience, it provided me with privacy. Plus, I'd imagine the non-pumpers would get uncomfortable and likely leave... I mean, they have to understand your position, too.

    As for laws, I'm not sure... All I know is it is legal to breastfeed in any place you'd normally feed a child.

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