Workplace lactation rooms, also known as breastfeeding rooms or sometimes mothers' rooms, are comfortable and functional spaces designed for nursing parents to pump breastmilk or feed their child in a safe, clean, and private environment. Providing aproper lactation roomcan help ensure compliance wi...
As predicted, we found that objectively assessed higher-quality lactation rooms were associated with increased levels of satisfaction with the lactation rooms, perceived ease of milk expression at work, and perceived support from supervisors and co-workers for expressing milk in the workplace. ...
Conclusion: The current studies show that not only the availability, but also the quality of lactation rooms is impor- tant in facilitating the combination of breastfeeding and work. Keywords: Breastfeeding, Lactation room quality, Theory of supportive design, Nursing facilities, Facility ...
The Air Force said lactation rooms should be comfortable and welcoming places for nursing mothers, along the lines of a break room. They should be in the immediate vicinity of the workplace, with a table, a place to sit, electrical outlets, and comfortable temperatures and a...
“There are many clothing options available now which allow moms to feed or pump in a discreet way. Also, many malls, airports and office buildings offer private places or enclosures where moms may provide milk for their babies. Many places of employment offer lactation rooms for their ...
Among 23 PDs who responded to the survey, 65% (15) had a program policy regarding lactating trainees, 9% (2) blocked clinic appointments to allow pumping breaks, 91% (21) provided lactation rooms, 83% (19) reported the lactation rooms are easily accessible.Conclusions:Both infrastructure and...
Three lactation rooms were opened, and the university received the Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace Champion designation from the Louisiana Breastfeeding Coalition. Evaluations indicated that nursing mothers who used the lactation rooms were satisfied with the lactation support services available and they ...
If a lactating worker has rigid and limited break time, easily accessible lactation rooms are necessary to avoid her wasting time traveling to her pumping location. Additionally, lactating workers who must stay productive throughout their lactation breaks, need lactation accommodations with the resources...