overcoming barriers: breastfeeding in the workplace - california
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Overcoming Barriers:
Breastfeeding in the Workplace
Robbie Gonzalez-Dow, MPH, RD, CLE
Regional Breastfeeding Liaison
BACKGROUND
City of Watsonville
City in Santa Cruz County
Population of about 51,000
75% Hispanic
Many mono-lingual Spanish speakers
Agricultural workers
Majority of county WIC families live here
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BACKGROUND
WIC Population
10,000 Participants
80% Spanish Speaking
50% Agriculture Work
PROJECT GOAL
The employers who employ the majority of our
WIC eligible population will accommodate
lactating mothers in the workplace.
LACTATION ACCOMMODATION
Survey WIC mothers to identify the top 5
employers of WIC eligible women in our area
Educate employers using “The Business Case for
Breastfeeding” on the benefits to businesses that
accommodate lactating women in the workplace
Provide businesses with assistance in meeting
the minimal requirements of lactation
accommodation outlined in AB 1025
Invite a business representative to serve on the
breastfeeding coalition
LACTATION ACCOMMODATION
59% Field work
48% No place to pump
37% No time to pump
76% Would use
accommodations if
offered
50% Want additional
support
LACTATION ACCOMMODATION
Special Challenges with Agriculture Work
LACTATION ACCOMMODATION
Focus Group
LACTATION ACCOMMODATION
Automobile/Pickup:
Labor Bus
Personal Pop-up Tent
Crew Leader Training
Breastfeeding Aids
� Hospital Grade Loaner Pump
� Personal Pump
� Manual Pump
� Pedal Pump
� Power Adapters
