Resources for Employers

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Resources for Employers

US Government Agencies

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (1-888-ASK-HRSA)
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
Two MCHB websites offer a broad array of resources for women,
teens, children, infants, families and their providers:
www.mchb.hrsa.gov
www.mchb.hrsa.gov/pregnancyandbeyond/

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Helpful links and resources related to working and breastfeeding

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Office on Women’s Health
Guidelines for workplaces on the support needed by new mothers for breastfeeding
in the "Blueprint for Action on Breastfeeding," and media materials
"The Business Case for Breastfeeding"

National and International Organization

American Association of Health Plans
Free download: "Advancing Issues in Women’s Health: Health Plans’ Innovative Programs in Breastfeeding Promotion."

Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Coalition
Information on the national "Models of Excellence" program that recognizes
businesses providing resources and outstanding support for women
www.hmhb.org/pub_breast.html

United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC)
Umbrella agency to coordinate and foster the development of breastfeeding in the United States
www.usbreastfeeding.org
Download guidelines for accurate collection of breastfeeding data

Existing Corporate Programs

National Business Group on Health
Workplace Breastfeeding Programs: Employer Case Studies
"Corporate Efforts" by Robina Riccitiello