BREASTFEEDING IN THE WORKPLACE Did you know that South African laws protect your right to breastfeed in the workplace?

FACT

BREASTFEEDING IN THE WORKPLACEDid you know that South African laws protect your right to breastfeed in the workplace?

The Code of Good Practice on the Protection of Employees during pregnancy and after the birth of a child, which has been adopted by South Africa, secures guaranteed breaks for breastfeeding moms.

every day for breastfeeding or expressing purposes

2x30 MINBREAKS

The Code stipulates that employers should allow women who are returning to work after maternity leave to take up to

6 MONTHS OLD until their child is

EXPRESSED BREAST MILK

hours in a cool place8 HOURS

can be stored up to

in a refrigerator 3 DAYS

in a deep freezer6 MONTHS

FACT

is not only good for you and your baby, it’s good for business too! BREASTFEEDING

and moms who are supported to breastfeed in the workplace are happier employees.

Breastfed babies are healthier and smarter,

FOR MORE INFORMATION on your rights to breastfeed in the workplace, expressing & breastmilk storage tips and information for your employer, download the National Department of Health’s workplace breastfeeding resource pack here: www.health.gov.za

CHILD’S FUTURE

Breastfeeding is the smart choice and an investment in your

GROW GREAT!Breastfeed for as long as you are able to and help your child

The information in this infographic has been adapted from the South African National Department of Health’s Workplace: Breastfeeding Resource Pack.