Where I live, accommodation for breastfeeding/pumping at work is only guaranteed until the baby is six months old. I have always sort of flown under the radar and pumped till age one for my son and will be at age one for my daughter in October. Recently my employer has been getting stricter about enforcing the "law" and it really concerns me. I just sent a long email to the big boss and the hr boss stating the basics on the benefits and recommendations on breastfeeding and asked them to reconsider the policy. I feel like I just took a big risk but I feel so strongly about this. Worst case scenario I am banned from pumping.... Best, they change the policy. Just wanted to share that with you Bees and hope for your prayers and well wishes!!!
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I think it's really great that you took a stand for something you believe strongly in!! I hope your employers will continue to accommodate you... It's a totally reasonable request.
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Good luck!
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FX! Good luck!
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Good luck. It sounds like they were going to cut you off either way so at least this way they possibly will change the policy.
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Good luck! Keep us posted!
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Good luck!!!
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Good luck and so proud of you for stepping up and taking a risk!! You are potentially helping out future moms and currently pumping moms at your company. :).
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@mamimami: that's awesome! I wonder what their rationale is for only up to 6 months. Are they going to pay for formula after that? Bananas. Hope you get a supportive, positive response and see change!
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That's awesome! Please update when you hear more!
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Good luck!!
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Good for you - that is awesome! I hope it has a good outcome.
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Go you!!!!
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Good luck! And good for you!!
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Good luck! Keep us updated
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This seems so crazy! Good for you though. You might help a lot of people.
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Good for you! I don't understand why an employer would cut you off at 6 months!
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I'll be thinking of you and hope this works out!!! The lack of knowledge about BF here drives me nuts!
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That's fantastic, good on you! I reluctantly was the trailblazer at my workplace for accommodating pumping and whilst I was scared of causing a fuss and also a bit peeved at having to draw attention to myself etc, it really worked out for the best. And i felt good about speaking up. Good luck!
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Well, both people wrote back and I'd say their responses were favorable -- neither the best nor worst case scenario i.e., they haven't agreed to change the policy but they also haven't told me to stop pumping. They said it will be on a case-by-case basis. So I am not satisfied with that but I will continue to urge them to make an official change. Also I plan to tell all the pregnant mamas and new mamas to lobby for their own cases because it's not all set in stone!
BTW the irony in all this is that we are in a workplace wellness campaign.
Thanks to ALL of your guys for your support. It feels so good to know (virtually) so many people who understand what we all go through as mothers and who share these values!
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That's great! Good on you!
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Wow, I'm so impressed that you did that! Good for you!!! Bummer they haven't changed the policy yet, but so glad you're able to continue pumping for now!
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Good for you! I'm glad that you got a semi-favorable response. Glad you can still pump!
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