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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018). Results: Breastfeeding Rates.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2016 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Table S1301.
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Women with children are the fastest-growing segment of the workforce. Balancing work and family is an important priority for all employees. Today, more than 80% of new mothers in the United States begin breastfeeding,1 and 6 in every 10 new mothers are in the workforce.2 Learn federal rules and requirements for employers about breastfeeding and lactation at work. See success stories from all types of industries, including restaurants, retail, manufacturing, and more.
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