CLC Breastfeeding Law, Policy & Workplace Rights

Question 1

Which US federal law requires employers to provide reasonable break time and a private space for nursing employees to express breast milk?

Accepted Answer

PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act

Answer

Family and Medical Leave Act

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Pregnancy Discrimination Act

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 2

Under the PUMP Act, how long must employers provide break time for an employee to express milk?

Accepted Answer

For 1 year after the child's birth

Answer

For 6 months after the child's birth

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Until the child is 2 years old

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For 18 months after the child's birth

Question 3

What does the US Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding (2011) identify as a key barrier to breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Lack of workplace and childcare support

Answer

Insufficient maternal motivation

Answer

Overabundance of lactation consultants

Answer

Excessive hospital rooming-in policies

Question 4

Which accreditation program designates hospitals that implement evidence-based practices to support breastfeeding in the US?

Accepted Answer

Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)

Answer

Joint Commission Gold Seal

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Magnet Recognition Program

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National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)

Question 5

The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding include which of the following practices?

Accepted Answer

Practice rooming-in 24 hours a day

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Offering pacifiers to all newborns within 24 hours

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Supplementing with formula on a set schedule

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Separating mother and infant for routine newborn procedures

Question 6

Which US regulation requires that formula manufacturers include certain nutritional components and prohibits false labeling on infant formula?

Accepted Answer

Infant Formula Act

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Food Safety Modernization Act

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Nutrition Labeling and Education Act

Answer

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act general provisions only