Workplace Lactation Room Consulting Services
"I highly recommend hiring Bridgetown Baby the next time you are designing a Lactation Room for pumping employees. Our company was hired to be the owner’s representative for a non-profit organization who was developing a central office for its state-wide organization. I sent Bridgetown Baby the draft plans for the proposed Lactation Room and they quickly provided invaluable guidance and expertise on how to make the space more comfortable and productive for the employees while also meeting legal requirements. These spaces, while small, have a profound impact on the employees and their families for years to come. It is worth getting it right the first time." —Anyeley Hallova, Partner, project
Services Available
Meet to discuss general guidelines for creating a lactation-friendly workplace and legal requirements for employers. 1–3 hrs.
Provide feedback on specific designs. 3–5 hrs.
Assist in supply and set-up of new lactation rooms. 10 hrs. plus.
Provide ongoing education and support for employees, including classes and support groups. 2–8 hrs. a month with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Initial Consultation $350.
Parents with children under 3 years are the fastest growing segment of the workforce, and breastfeeding and chestfeeding rates are on the rise. Oregon has one of the highest breastfeeding rates in the country, followed closely by Washington state. According to “The Business Case for Breastfeeding,” published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, employers benefit greatly by supporting nursing employees at work. The research shows better retention of experienced employees, a reduction in sick time taken by parents for child illnesses, and lower health and insurance costs. Deliberately and thoughtfully designing space for your pumping employees at work is an invaluable investment in your workforce.
Employees returning to work after leave are often concerned about pumping enough milk for their babies. When an employer provides a thoughtfully designed lactation room that is convenient, efficient and comfortable, they help reduce the employee’s stress, increasing confidence, loyalty, and productivity.
Bridgetown Baby provides employers with practical, meaningful guidance on how to create well-designed workplace lactation rooms and a lactation-friendly work environment. Join many of the world’s leading employers (such as Google, Instrument, Mercy Corps, Starbucks, Weiden + Kennedy, Cisco, and Facebook) by creating a lactation room that will make your employees happier, healthier and more productive.