Working & Breastfeeding

Employers Benefit When They Support Breastfeeding

Lower absenteeism

Higher productivity

Higher company loyalty

Higher employee morale

Lower health care costs

Mothers with formula fed children missed work because their children were ill three times more often compared to mothers who breastfed their children.

The State Chamber & Oklahoma State Department of Health Joint Endorsement for Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite Recognition (PDF, 516KB)

Breastfeeding Works Brochure (PDF, 1.36MB)

Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite Application for Recognition (PDF, 52.1KB)

Setting up “A Lactation Room” (PDF, 32.8KB)

Estimated Costs of Furnishing a Workplace Room for Breastfeeding Moms (PDF, 71.4KB)

Additional Employer Resources (PDF, 18.3KB)

For Questions or comments, e-mail Nancy Bacon or Rosanne Smith.