In theory, how a mother feeds her baby is up to her. Breast-feeding? Pumped breast milk? Formula? Maybe some of each, but a woman’s decision should not be dictated by her employer, argues the American ...

Returning to work with a pump can feel like juggling a new job inside your job. Pumping at work is a chore, but you can do this–and it gets easier as you move forward. Yes, there are meetings to ...

Simply finding the time to take a bathroom break during the school day can be tricky for teachers. Fitting in breaks of 20 minutes or so every couple of hours during the school day to pump can feel ...

Imagine being a new mom trying to balance your job and the needs of your 4-month-old baby, only to be told by HR that pumping for your infant in the workplace is “unprofessional.” Sounds like a ...

In 2022, a federal law protecting breastfeeding women’s right to reasonable break time and private space to pump at work expanded to cover salaried workers, including teachers. It seemed like perfect ...

Within the past year, the rights of pregnant workers have considerably increased within the workplace. The expansion started with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), which President Biden ...