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The Business Case For Breastfeeding
Steps For Creating A Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite


The business case for breastfeeding

Easy Steps To Supporting Breastfeeding Employees


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Return on investment (ROI) is the bottom line in assessing the value of new programs. Research shows that providing a lactation support program is not only highly desired by breastfeeding employees who return to work after childbirth, it can also improve your company’s ROI by saving money in health care and employee expenses.

This booklet, Easy Steps to Supporting Breastfeeding Employees, provides you, the human resource manager, and other members of your wellness team with an integrated approach to implementing a cost-effective lactation support program. This turnkey method is ready to operate with straightforward planning options and proven strategies.

Content last updated February 27, 2009.

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