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

The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (2022) expanded break time and private space protections to nearly all employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards 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

The PUMP Act requires employers to provide reasonable break time for up to 1 year 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

The Surgeon General's Call to Action identified systemic barriers including inadequate workplace and childcare support as major obstacles to breastfeeding.

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

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) designates hospitals that follow WHO/UNICEF Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Practice rooming-in 24 hours a day

Answer

Step 7 of the Ten Steps requires that all newborns room-in with their mothers 24 hours a day.

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CLC Breastfeeding Law, Policy & Workplace Rights