Making It Work: A Breastfeeding Support ToolkitThe Making It Work breastfeeding support toolkit provides clear steps and solutions for business owners, managers and families for supporting breastfeeding parents at work.

Sample Social Media PostsIncluded in this document are sample social media posts for you to use in your own work to promote breastfeeding support for working parents.

Mix and match the messages and images found within each section of this document. You may also choose to use the short overview video.

The icons at the end of each post indicate the social media platforms that the post, as currently written, is formatted to fit.

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Share and promote the entire toolkit or choose the parts that are most relevant to your work and audience.

Suggested hashtag: #NCbreastfeedingatwork

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National Nutrition Month (March 2021)

With breastfeeding being a baby’s own personalized plate, celebrate #NationalNutritionMonth across NC by using the newly updated Making It Work: A Breastfeeding Support Toolkit for NC employers, working moms, families and advocates. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Mes Nacional de la Nutrición (marzo de 2021)

Dado que la lactancia materna es un plato personalizado del bebé, celebre el #NationalNutritionMonth en todo Carolina del Norte con el recientemente actualizado Making it Work (Conseguir que Funcione): Una Guía de Apoyo a la Lactancia Materna para empleadores, madres trabajadoras, familias y defensores de Carolina del Norte. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Making It Work: A Breastfeeding Support Toolkit

Did you know that more than 80% of women choose to breastfeed? Supporting these women at work is a win for the business and the family. The NC Making It Work toolkit provides clear steps, solutions and essential information for everyone to support breastfeeding families at work. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Making it Work (Conseguir que Funcione): Una Guía de Apoyo a la Lactancia Materna

¿Sabía que más de 80% de las mujeres optan por amamantar? La guía de NC Making It Work proporciona pasos claros e información esencial para que todos apoyen a las familias que amamantan en el trabajo. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

The partners on this breastfeeding support project, the @NCDHHS, @NCBreastfeeding, @MomsRising, and @EatSmartMoveMoreNC make it simple to support and to be an advocate for working, breastfeeding moms. What’s your role? https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Los asociados de este proyecto de apoyo a la lactancia materna, @NCDHHS, @NCBreastfeeding, @MomsRising y @EatSmartMoveMoreNC abogan por las madres que trabajan y lactan. ¿Cuál es tu rol? https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Get a quick orientation to the newly updated Making It Work breastfeeding support toolkit. This short video walks you through the tools and provides suggested uses for the materials. Check out how you can support the health of NC families. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Obtenga una orientación rápida de la guía de apoyo para la lactancia materna Making It Work. Este corto video le enseña y sugiere el uso de los materiales. Vea cómo puede apoyar la salud de las familias de Carolina del Norte. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

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Family Members Supporting Breastfeeding

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Attention new Dads: Check out these tips on how to support your family and baby’s health in Making It Work: Family Members Supporting Breastfeeding. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Atención, nuevos padres: Miren estos consejos sobre cómo apoyar la salud de su familia y su bebé en Making It Work: Miembros de la Familia que Apoyan la Lactancia Materna. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Help the Moms in your life continue to breastfeed their infant upon returning to work. Let them know what a good job they’re doing and explore your role in Making It Work: Family Members Supporting Breastfeeding. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Ayude a las Madres de su vida a continuar amamantando a sus bebés cuando regresen al trabajo. Hágales saber el buen trabajo que están haciendo y explore su papel en Making It Work: Miembros de la Familia que Apoyan la Lactancia Materna. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

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Breastfeeding Moms Returning to Work or School

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Are you a breastfeeding mom returning to work? Use the template in Making It Work: Breastfeeding Moms Returning to Work or School to discuss your plan for returning to work and continuing to breastfeed with your employer. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

¿Es usted una madre que amamanta y regresa al trabajo? Use la plantilla de Making it work: Madres que amamantan y regresan al trabajo o la escuela para explicar acerca de su plan para regresar al trabajo y continuar amamantando. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Wondering how to manage continuing to breastfeed and returning to work? Use the preparation tips and guidelines for handling and storing your milk found in Making It Work: Breastfeeding Moms Returning to Work or School. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

¿Se pregunta cómo se las arregla para continuar amamantando y regresar al trabajo? Siga los consejos de preparación y pautas para utilizar y almacenar su leche que se encuentran en Making it work: Madres que amamantan y regresan al trabajo o la escuela. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

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Advocating for Breastfeeding Accommodations

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The @NCDHHS, @NCBreastfeeding, @MomsRising, and @EatSmartMoveMoreNC make it simple to be an advocate for breastfeeding moms returning to work. Use the sample letters and policies in Making It Work: Advocating for Breastfeeding Accommodations to get started. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Los @NCDHHS, @NCBreastfeeding, @MomsRising y @EatSmartMoveMoreNC simplifican la tarea de abogar por el regreso al trabajo de las madres que amamantan. Utilice los ejemplos de cartas y políticas de Making It Work: Promoción de adaptaciones para la lactancia materna para comenzar. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Promoting family wellness, protection against illness for the youngest North Carolinians, and thriving businesses through breastfeeding support is everyone’s responsibility. Find sample letters and lactation policies in Making It Work: Advocating for Breastfeeding Accommodations. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Promover el bienestar familiar, la protección contra las enfermedades de los habitantes más jóvenes de Carolina del Norte y los negocios prósperos mediante el apoyo a la lactancia es responsabilidad de todos. Encuentre ejemplos de cartas y políticas de lactancia Making It Work: Abogando por Adaptaciones para la Lactancia Materna. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Everyone has a role in providing a healthy start for the youngest North Carolinians through breastfeeding support. Use the sample letters and lactation policies in Making It Work: Advocating for Breastfeeding Accommodations to get started. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Promover el bienestar de los habitantes de Carolina del Norte y los negocios prósperos mediante el apoyo a la lactancia es responsabilidad de todos. Visite https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

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Employers Supporting Breastfeeding Families

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Accommodating nursing mothers in the workplace is good for YOUR business. Learn how! Making It Work: Employers Supporting Breastfeeding Families. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Acomodar a las madres que amamantan en el lugar de trabajo es bueno para SU negocio. ¡Aprenda cómo! Making It Work (Conseguir que funcione): Empleadores que Apoyan a las Familias que Amamantan. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Lactation accommodations at work show a 3 to 1 return on investment through lower health care costs, less absenteeism, less turnover, improved productivity and loyalty. Making It Work: Employers Supporting Breastfeeding Families can help you plan for lactation accommodations. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Las adaptaciones para la lactancia en el trabajo muestran un retorno de la inversión de 3 a 1 a través de menores costos de atención médica, menos ausentismo, menos rotación de personal, mejor productividad y lealtad. Making It Work: Empleadores que Apoyan a las Familias que Amamantan puede ayudarle a planificar las adaptaciones para la lactancia. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Accommodating mothers who wish to express milk for their infant during the work period is the law. Employers of all types and sizes have found many creative solutions for complying with the law. Use Making It Work: Employers Supporting Breastfeeding Families to create your plan. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Acomodar a las madres que desean extraer leche para su bebé durante el período de trabajo es la ley. Los empleadores de todos los tipos y tamaños han encontrado muchas soluciones creativas para cumplir con la ley. Utilice Making It Work: Empleadores que Apoyan a las Familias que Amamantan para crear su plan. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

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Supporting Worksite Lactation Accommodations

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More than 80% of women choose to breastfeed and supporting these women at work is the law. Making It Work: Supporting Worksite Lactation Accommodations answers questions about the law and shares resources. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

Más del 80% de las mujeres optan por amamantar y apoyar a estas mujeres en el trabajo es la ley. Conozca sobre la ley. https://www.ncbfc.org/making-it-work

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