Creating a Great Experience for Your Whole Team
When you welcome a team member back from maternity leave, don't forget to show your broader team some love, too.
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Amanda Bond
is the founder of Boobbatical LLC. A corporate communicator by trade, she struggled to breastfeed their first daughter, so she paused her career to pursue her breastfeeding goals with their second.
Maternity Leave Considerations
With little government guidance, maternity leave policies in the U.S. are all over the place – here are some tips for determining your policy.
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Racial Disparity in U.S. Breastfeeding Rates
All moms face barriers to breastfeeding, but moms of certain races have stronger headwinds to overcome.
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Celebrating Your Expectant Team Member
A baby shower is more than cupcakes and confetti, it’s a significant milestone in the employee experience.
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Let's Talk Baby Bump
Did your team member recently share that she's expecting? We can help! Subscribe to our mailing list to receive a FREE copy of our conversation guide for managers of expectant moms.
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Moms are the Talent Pool You Should be Fishing
Employers who focus on making themselves attractive to moms could see big payoffs based on new labor market data.
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What Not to Say
Team member returning from maternity leave? Here are the top phrases to avoid when welcoming her back.
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Breastfeeding Barriers
In the U.S., 60% of nursing moms are unable to breastfeed as long as they intend to as they face a variety of obstacles along the way.
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Tips for Managers of Nursing Moms
When a demanding project presents itself, don't immediately count your nursing team member out.
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A Win-Win: The Case for Breastfeeding
The World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics both recommend mothers breastfeed their babies for up to two years and beyond.
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Location Matters: Breastfeeding Rates across the U.S.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children be breastfed for up to two years, but one U.S. state has less than 20% making it to one year.
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Complying with the PUMP Act
Breastfeeding employees must be given a reasonable break “each time” they need to express milk and either be compensated or completely relieved of duty during that time.
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24 Hours with a Nursing Mom
With such small margins for error, the slightest deviation from routine can send a mom's day spiraling out of control.
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Breastfeeding Support: A Smart Investment
Employers who support nursing moms can benefit from higher employee satisfaction and attendance as well as lower healthcare costs and turnover rates.
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Pumping Accommodation Tips for Employers
A nursing mom is already strapped for time so the quicker she can get in and out, the better.
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