Breastfeeding Friendly Organizations

By law, breastfeeding employees need a private space (other than a bathroom) to nurse, pump or express milk. This space should have a chair, table and electrical outlet along with a place nearby to wash hands. A door hanger or sign identifying that the space is in use is helpful. Some organizations provide separate refrigerators and/or breastfeeding support materials, including Kitsap Supports Breastfeeding materials. 

The Breastfeeding Welcome Here project gives recognition to organizations who demonstrate support of individuals breastfeeding at their facility. These organizations have a policy or procedure in place to support breastfeeding individuals as they return to work and clients/customers who may want to breastfeed while in the organization. A simple window cling with a universal breastfeeding symbol can identify your organization as a place where breastfeeding is welcome and supported.

We are here to help! Health district staff can provide an assessment of your space and technical assistance. We will then provide you with Breastfeeding Welcome Here window cling to inform your clients/customers that they are entering a welcoming place to breastfeed! Please click the "Contact Us" tab to request an assessment and a Breastfeeding Welcome Here window cling. 

For organizations which provide a private space for not only their employees, but clients and visitors as well, a golden star is available to go along with your window cling. 

The blue and white Breastfeeding Welcome Here window cling (shown to the left above) lets clients know your organization is breastfeeding friendly. 

If you have a separate room or private area set up at your organization for breastfeeding/pumping by clients and customers, please let us know and we will provide you a gold star to attach onto your window cling. Ensure your business has a procedure known by staff to give guidance to individuals requesting a space to nurse or pump.