Saw a 12 mo old for a routine physical today.

The kid is still breastfeeding, and mom is not planning to wean, but mom 
does not have any opportunity to pump at work.
And it is not just because there is no legal protection for mothers of 
toddlers, but also because there are only two chairs in the pumping 
lounge for about 20 breastfeeding mothers.
Mother was told that the company leadership had never seen such an 
interest in breastfeeding (which is wonderful), but at the same time the 
leadership is not that eager to change the things (which is not so good)...

I think that we do have a great opportunity for a wonderful change here.
We did agree that while this particular mom will work on creating a list 
of her co-workers who were breastfeeding (including those who had to 
wean prematurely because of this situation), are breastfeeding. and/or 
are pregnant and planning to breastfeed, I will start asking  questions 
and we will be able to change something in this NJ company and then - in 
other small and big companies as well.

Any ideas, suggestions, and leads will be more then welcome.
If someone had lead or participated in such project - we would like to 
know what worked and what did not.
If any of you want to join the cause - we will gladly use any help we 
can get.

Thank you,
Alla

-- 
Alla Gordina, MD, IBCLC, FAAP
General Pediatrics
Breastfeeding Medicine
Adoption and Foster Care Medicine

Global Pediatrics and Family Medicine
NJ Breastfeeding Medicine Education Initiative
NJ Chapter Breastfeeding Co-Coordinator, American Academy of Pediatrics
Satellite Symposia Sub-Committee Chair, Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine


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