 In 2012, 57% of mothers with infants were employed (US DOL 2012)  Working outside the home is associated with decreased breastfeeding (Ryan, et al., 2006)  Intention to work fulltime is associated with decreased initiation and shorter duration (Mandal et al, 2010)  Worksite lactation programs increase exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months (Balkam, et al., 2011)  The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding (2011) focuses on Employment o http://www.surgeon

This week is World Breastfeeding Week and August is National Breastfeeding Month. This year’s theme is “Let’s Make It Work,” an effort to help raise awareness for mothers needing better access to breastfeeding resources in the workplace. In Cincinnati we have much room for improvement. Allow me to explain. The disparity in breastfeeding statistics across neighborhoods in Hamilton County is staggering. Only 1 in 3 babies get any mother’s milk in one neighborhood, compared to a