09/01/2026
It's Workplace Lactation Week, and this year's theme "Work. Pump. Advance. Empowering the modern parent" emphasizes the need for active advocacy to ensure every parent has the support they need in every work environment a parent occupies, meeting them where they are at - whether they work in an office, a factory, remotely, in the field, or are traveling abroad.
It’s time to work together to ensure parents are actively supported with clear, dynamic and robust lactation policies that meet their needs by helping them:
✅ Facilitate nursing in the workplace or on the jobsite.
✅ Providing the necessary physical accommodations as well as the security and peace of mind so parents can maintain their milk supply by pumping at work.
✅ Supporting parents to work remotely
✅ Ensuring provisions are made so that employees travelling or working abroad can maintain their milk supply and transport their milk.
No parent should ever have to choose between feeding their baby with their body and advancing their career - together we can make a difference.
Did you know that employers who create supportive environments for lactating families benefit in many ways, not the least of which is improved productivity and lower absenteeism! Looking for ways to help make your workplace more supportive? Check out the toolkit available here at TinyURL.com/EmployersLactationToolkit
Living in Ontario and planning your return to work? Be sure to check out FREE virtual Beyond The Basics session all about returning to work - discover your options and get the tools, tips and information you need to reach your Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding or Pumping goals. Happy Workplace Lactation Week!
📌Next session too far away? You are always welcome to bring your lactation questions to any of our virtual Latch & Learn workshops, or to our weekly local drop-in sessions in the park - for more information, or to connect visit the link in our bio.📲
