Breastfeeding supportive policies

Breastfeeding supportive policies are workplace or community programs designed to help mothers breastfeed effectively. They include providing designated private spaces for nursing or expressing milk, flexible work schedules, paid maternity leave, and access to breastfeeding resources or counseling. These policies aim to create a safe and accommodating environment so mothers can feed their babies comfortably and maintain their own health, while also supporting infant nutrition and development. Implementing such policies benefits families, workplaces, and communities by promoting healthier early childhood growth and empowering mothers to continue breastfeeding without undue hardship.