Shannon,
 
    There are wonderful laws that protect a woman's  right to breastfeed in 
public in Florida, but as of now there are NO laws  protecting her right to 
pump in the workplace.  I am hoping to change  that in the not so distant future.
 
 
Debbie  Albert, RN, Ph.D., LMHC, IBCLC, RLC
Tampa Lactation Counseling
Tampa,  FL 

 
 
In a message dated 5/29/05 1:38:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
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I  got  
contacted by a mom in Palm Coast, Florida. ..she told me that she   
was told by her employer that she was only allowed to pump once  a  day. As a 
result, her supply declined, of course. I thought she would say  she  was a 
waitress or sales clerk, perhaps working where they know  nothing about  
breastfeeding. Then she told me that SHE WORKS FOR A  HOSPITAL!!!! I was so  
shocked. I 
know I shouldn't be, but I was. She  is very concerned with preserving  the 
rights of the women who come  after her. 

I am following our LLLI channels, but I know there is only  so much I can  
do. 
This mom works at one of the Adventist Hospitals  as a respiratory therapist. 
 
I'm sure I can get more info if needed.  Is there anyone in Florida who knows 
 
more about the laws ther or  what recourse this mom may have?

Thanks,
Shannon Thomas
LLL  Leader, Maryland








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