Resources for Families
ZipMilk: Find Providers Near you
ZipMilk is a site that provides listings for chest/breastfeeding resources sorted by ZIP Code. It is designed for use by consumers interesting in help or support for chest/breastfeeding, as well as by providers who want to give their clients access to such resources.
For Working Parents
Returning to work, talking with your boss, laws and regulations and more!
US Department of Labor
A Better Balance
Office on Women’s Health
Center for Worklife Law: An online resource center that provides tools and educational materials
Free legal hotline: hotline@worklifelaw.org or (415) 703-8276
Other Resouces
Sample Language for Approaching Supervisors:
“It is important to me to be a good employee and continue contributing to making this a great place to work. It is also important to me to breastfeed my baby. In fact, my doctor has urged me to continue breastfeeding for my child’s health and for my own health. I’m going to need your help to make that happen, and I have a few ideas we could talk about.”
For Grandparents
Resources to help you support your breastfeeding/ chestfeeding family members
