Make it Work! - Breastfeeding at Work or School
Going back to work or school while you are still breastfeeding your baby may seem like a challenge. You can do it! Many parents are able to make breastfeeding work
Make it Work! Checklist
Make heading back to work or school easier with this printable Make it Work! Checklist. It offers tips on how to plan, what to pack, milk storage guidelines and other helpful resources. Share it with friends, family and caregivers so they can help too.
Employer Assistance for Breastfeeding
Talk to your employer before you return to work so you can make a plan together. Most employers want to be helpful but may not know what you need. Pumping during the day when you are away from your baby is the only way to keep making milk. Breastfeeding is healthy for the parent and the baby and employers can save money by supporting you.
Employers can get more information on why it’s a win for them as well as ways to support breastfeeding employees on the CT Breastfeeding Coalition website.
Employers can get more information on why it’s a win for them as well as ways to support breastfeeding employees on the CT Breastfeeding Coalition website.
Breastfeeding Laws in Connecticut
There are state and federal laws that protect your right to pump or breastfeed your baby at work. Breastfeeding in CT: What are your Rights? (English, PDF) or (Spanish, PDF)
Child Care Toolkit
The person/people caring for your baby while you are at work (or school) are part of your support team. Talk to them about your plan, check out these: Tips for Starting your Breastfed Baby in Child Care.
