Welcome Healthcare Providers!
Whether you are a lactation consultant, Pediatrician, OB/GYN doctor, midwife, doula, or nurse, you will find valuable breastfeeding information here. The Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition thanks you for all you do to support Colorado moms and babies. Working together, we have the capability to improve maternal and child health by boosting breastfeeding duration and exclusivity rates in the state. Enjoy your visit, and please contact us if you need additional information or support.
Colorado Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers – Colorado is the 16th state in the nation to pass legislation regarding breastfeeding support in the workplace. Effective August 7, 2008, employers are required to provide reasonable break time, make reasonable efforts to provide suitable, private space for mothers to express breastmilk in the workplace, and not discriminate against them for doing so.This two-page document provides information and tips you need to support working mothers. more info…
Getting It Right After Delivery: Five Hospital Practices That Support Breastfeeding Report A report illustrating the exponential effect on breastfeeding duration when hospitals practice at least five of the “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” promoted by the United States Baby Friendly Hospital initiative. For the combined years of 2002-2003 only one in 5 mothers reported experiencing all five of these practices. The report provides the background, research, and practical steps for Colorado to meet the national breastfeeding goals. open....
3 You Tube Videos are proudly presented by the Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition about how moms can continue breastfeeding after returning to work -- and how and why employers should support them. "Overview of the Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers Act in Colorado (also relevant in other states). " Link...
