MAINE’S LACTATION FRIENDLY

Workplace Recognition Program

The Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition (MSBC) proudly presents this Recognition Program to spotlight Maine's workplaces dedicated to supporting employees who are expressing human milk for their babies.

Lactation Friendly Workplace 

Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition recognizes that human milk is the optimal food for infant growth and development and saves families, employers, and communities money in the short and long term. We encourage employees and workplaces to build a positive, supportive environment for working parents who are expressing breastmilk or breast/chestfeeding their nursing child and we have the resources to help!

Criteria for Recognition

POLICY

  • Workplace has a lactation policy that incorporates state and federal law along with best practices

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PRACTICES IN PLACE

  • Space for employees to express human milk at each location

  • Provide reasonable, flexible, and adequate break time to express human milk

  • Prevent and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of employees who are expressing milk or breast/chestfeeding their child

COMMUNICATION

  • Communicate the policy to all employees

  • Ensure all leaders are equipped with information to support lactating employees

  • Post the “We Support Lactating Employees” Poster from the MSBC toolkit for workplaces

Recognition Benefits

MSBC will publicly recognize lactation friendly workplaces through social media, our MSBC newsletter, and during MSBC networking meetings and presentations.

Recognized workplaces will receive:

  1. Recognition on our website

  2. An electronic certificate to display at your workplace

  3. A decal to display on your website

  4. Social media tools to promote the workplace commitment to employees

Join the Program

  • The application should take you no longer than 5-10 minutes to complete.

  • Be prepared to upload a copy of your workplace lactation policy.

  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. MSBC will notify workplaces of recognition, as well as any questions or suggestions, within one month of receiving application.

MSBC commends those who prioritize the health and well-being of their employees and their families.

For inquiries or assistance, please reach out to info@mainebreastfeeds.org. We are here to provide support every step of the way.