Working breastfeeding moms need the support of their employers. Their needs are simple: A safe, private, and comfortable location at the worksite and the opportunity to pump two or three times during the work day. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends babies be fed only breast milk for the first six months and that breastfeeding be continued along with nutritious food for at least one year. For a working mom to produce enough breast milk for her baby, she needs to be able to express milk during her work shift. Many nursing mothers do not know the law requires employers to provide a private area and allow break time for pumping or breastfeeding at work.
Businesses also are realizing numerous benefits when they provide lactation support programs, including:
- Cost savings of $3 per $1 invested in nursing support
- Reduced absenteeism to care for sick children because breastfed infants have less illness
- Lower health care costs
- Improved employee productivity with higher morale and greater employee loyalty
- Increased ability to attract and retain valuable employees
- Family-friendly image in the community
Businesses that provide additional breastfeeding support for their employees such as having a worksite policy and staff education are recognized for being a Breastfeeding-Friendly Worksite. Employers that receive the award are provided with a certificate and letter of recognition, and are promoted as a Breastfeeding-Friendly Worksite on this website and on Facebook.
Breastfeeding-Friendly Worksite Criteria(PDF, 605KB)
Employer Breastfeeding Support Self-Assessment
Breastfeeding-Friendly Worksite Nomination Form
Designated Weld County Breastfeeding-Friendly Worksites:
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| American Cancer Society of Northern Colorado |
Lowe's Home Center, LLC |
Sunrise Kid's Care |
Weld County Department of Human Services |
| City of Greeley |
McDonald's (2440 8th Avenue, Greeley) |
Sunrise Monfort Children's Clinic |
Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment |
| Colorado Early Education Network |
Noble Energy |
Sunrise Monfort Family Clinic |
Weld County Treasurer |
| Eaton Area Community Center |
North Colorado Health Alliance |
Target Corporation Greeley |
Weld County WIC |
| Envision, Creative Support for People with Developmental Disabilities |
North Colorado Medical Center |
Thompson River Pediatrics |
Wells Fargo Bank Westlake |
| First Congregational Church Greeley |
Salida del Sol Academy |
Town of Windsor |
Westridge Animal Hospital |
| Greeley/Evans School District 6 |
Salud Family Health Centers: Frederick |
TTEC |
Windsor Recreation Center |
| High Plains Library District |
Salud Family Health Centers: Stanley J. Brasher Administrative and Training Center |
UCHealth Greeley Hospital |
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| JBS Swift Greeley |
State Farm Insurance |
United Way of Weld County |
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| Life Care Center of Greeley |
Sunrise Adelante Clinic |
Weld County Department of Human Resources |
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Child care professionals play a significant role in supporting a nursing mother’s breastfeeding goals. A nursing mother who does not have the support of her employer and child care center likely will not plan to continue breastfeeding her child when she returns to work. Being knowledgeable and supportive about breastfeeding can make a difference in how long nursing mothers breastfeed and positively impact the health of the mother and child.
Designated Weld County Breastfeeding-Friendly Child Care Homes:
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Barnyard Buddies Family Child Care
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Got Kids |
Kelsey's Caring Child Kare |
The Payne Family Playschool |
| Capture the Magic Childcare and Preschool |
Happy Kamper Childcare |
Love and Laughter Day Care |
William's Family Child Care |
| Cindy Ververs' Family Child Care Home |
Jollyland Child Care |
Ragbear Childcare |
Ybarra Childcare |
| Forever Young Childcare |
Karen's Daycare |
The Children's Playground |
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Designated Weld County Breastfeeding-Friendly Family Child Care Centers:
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| Clubhouse Academy |
In the Beginning Infant and Toddler Care |
Sunshine House |
| Colorado Early Education Network |
Kiddie Academy |
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The Providers Advancing School Outcomes (PASO) program led by United Way of Weld County works specifically with the unlicensed family, friend and neighbor (FFN) child care setting, in this case with Spanish-only speaking providers. Through the program, the providers complete 120 hours of early childhood care and education training. The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment provides training on the health benefits of breastfeeding and how to best support nursing mothers. PASO childcare providers who receive the training and meet criteria are certified as “breastfeeding friendly.” The following PASO providers have been certified:
Certified Weld County PASO Providers:
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| Alejandra Cornelio |
Elvira Serrano |
Hilda Johnson |
Maria Teresa Torres |
Petra Martinez |
Wendy C. Mendoza Mendez |
| Belkin Carrasco |
Edith Quezada |
Ismelda Valverde |
Maricela Vazquez Rios |
Reina O. Diaz |
Zoyla Aragon |
| Brenda Karina Miranda |
Flora Garcia |
Jessica Ochoa |
Marisol Torres Ortiz |
Rosa Margarita Juarez |
Deysi Rivera
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| Carmela Enriquez |
Florinda Solis Hernandez |
Luz Maria Enriquez Aguirre |
Martha Trevizo |
Sandra Garcia |
Diana Laura Cruz Galiviz
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| Cynthia Monarrez |
Gabriela Montes Duran |
Marbelle Horta |
Marrylynn Toca |
Sandra Ramirez |
Emma Yolanda Vicent
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| Elvira Balderas |
Gloria Margarita Escobedo |
Maria Moncada |
Mireya Moncada Mosqueda |
Sandra Rosales |
Judith Salina Hernandez
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| Elvira Hernandez Tapia |
Hilda Herrara |
Maria Salome Chavez Loya |
Myriam Lozano |
Saray Munoz |
Laura Ramirez Acevedo
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| Ma Luisa Valentin Cristobal |
Margarita Garcia |
Noemi Nunez |
Nubia Benavente |
Sonia Yanira Solito Carpio |
Viridana V. Morales Duran
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Ileana Dorado
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Janet C. Rios |
Luz Nallely Cano Gutierrez |
Martha Medina Orozco |
Martina floridalma Vicente Guox de Ramos |
Mayra Veronica Campos Coreas |
Breastfeeding-Friendly Public Space(PDF, 270KB)
A breastfeeding friendly space is a business, organization, or public area that is welcoming to families that are breastfeeding. Providing a breastfeeding friendly public space and supporting breastfeeding families is good for your reputation and good for the community. To become a Breastfeeding Friendly Public Space, fill out the Organization Commitment form.
Designated Weld County Breastfeeding-Friendly Public Venues:
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| Eaton Area Community Center |
High Plains Library District
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Sunrise Community Health |
Sunrise Monfort Children's Clinic |
Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment
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Windsor Recreation Center |
| First Congregational Church Greeley |
Sunrise Adelante Clinic |
Sunrise Kids Care Clinic |
University of Northern Colorado |
Weld County WIC |
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Designated Weld County Breastfeeding-Friendly Schools:
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| Ann K. Heiman Elementary School |
District 6 - Nutrition Services |
Greeley Central High School |
Jefferson High School |
Monfort Elementary School |
Shawsheen Elementary School |
| Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology K-3 Campus |
District 6 - Transportation |
Greeley/Evans School District 6 Administrative Building |
Madison Elementary School |
Salida Del Sol Academy |
University of Northern Colorado |
| Centennial Elementary School |
Dos Rios Elementary School |
Heath Middle School |
Meeker Elementary School |
Scott Elementary School |
Highlands Elementary |
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North Valley Middle School
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Gilcrest Elementary
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Pete Mirich Elementary
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Platteville Elementary
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South Valley Middle School
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Valley Highschool
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Chappelow K-8
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Tointon Academy |
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Effective March 23, 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act amended Section 7 of the Labor Standards Act to require employers to provide reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child. Employers also are required to provide a place — other than a bathroom — that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from co-workers and the public that may be used by an employee to express breast milk.
The Wage and Hour Fact Sheet #73 “Break Time for Nursing Mothers under the FLSA” and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Department of Labor website provide basic information about the law.
Colorado law goes beyond federal law by extending this requirement until the child is two years of age.
- Ever breastfed: 88.6 percent
- Breastfeeding at 6 months: 66.2 percent
- Breastfeeding at 12 months: 40.6 percent
- Exclusively breastfed for first three months: 57.3 percent
- Exclusively breastfed for first 6 months: 26.4 percent
Source: 2016 Breastfeeding Report Card,(PDF, 3MB) U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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