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Merging Motherhood and Work: New Lactation Program Announced
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southern Tier Wellness Partnership is offering
worksites in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties a $500 mini-grant for the
purpose of establishing a lactation support services program for employees who
choose to breastfeed their new babies.
Lactation support programs are a growing trend in businesses today as a means
of improving family services to employees. More than 70 percent of new mothers
now breastfeed their infants because of the proven health benefits to both
infants and mothers. Research shows that breastfed infants are significantly
less likely to suffer from illnesses, infections, and obesity, and mothers who
breastfeed also enjoy significant health benefits, including faster recovery from
pregnancy and reduced risk of breast cancer and osteoporosis. The American
Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants receive nothing but breast milk
for the first 6 months of life, and continued breast milk for at least a year or more.
Corporate lactation programs have been proven to help mothers continue to
provide their milk for their infants. These programs often include designated
lactation rooms for milk expression during work hours, access to efficient breast
pump equipment, education programs, and access to health professionals who
can assist with questions and concerns.
If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding employee, we invite you to submit your
ideas for services that will be most helpful. Any business, employer, or employee
who would like more information on this program is invited to contact Lindsay Ball
at (716) 699-2377 extension 130, toll free at 1-800-897-9189 extension 130, or
through email lcd7@cornell.edu. Please contact our office as soon as possible.
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southern Tier Wellness Partnership is offering
worksites in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties a $500 mini-grant for the
purpose of establishing a lactation support services program for employees who
choose to breastfeed their new babies.
Lactation support programs are a growing trend in businesses today as a means
of improving family services to employees. More than 70 percent of new mothers
now breastfeed their infants because of the proven health benefits to both
infants and mothers. Research shows that breastfed infants are significantly
less likely to suffer from illnesses, infections, and obesity, and mothers who
breastfeed also enjoy significant health benefits, including faster recovery from
pregnancy and reduced risk of breast cancer and osteoporosis. The American
Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants receive nothing but breast milk
for the first 6 months of life, and continued breast milk for at least a year or more.
Corporate lactation programs have been proven to help mothers continue to
provide their milk for their infants. These programs often include designated
lactation rooms for milk expression during work hours, access to efficient breast
pump equipment, education programs, and access to health professionals who
can assist with questions and concerns.
If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding employee, we invite you to submit your
ideas for services that will be most helpful. Any business, employer, or employee
who would like more information on this program is invited to contact Lindsay Ball
at (716) 699-2377 extension 130, toll free at 1-800-897-9189 extension 130, or
through email lcd7@cornell.edu. Please contact our office as soon as possible.
