Oregon may pass this new law, requiring businesses to provide a 30 minute break every 4 hours for nursing mothers. Does your state have a similar law, or do you wish it did? Do you think it would make it easier for you to work AND continue to breastfeed your child? Share your thoughts :)
see article: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OR_XGR_BREAST_FEEDING_OROL-?SITE=ORALB&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
2007-02-15 05:42:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
OBVIOUSLY, the mother would not have the baby under her desk. It would give her an opportunity to drive home and nurse the baby, or if her sitter is nice enough, bring the baby to her so she can nurse on her break.
2007-02-15 05:51:38 · update #1
Please, explain how you think it would affect taxpayers? They mentioned in the article that the breaks are UNPAID, even if they were PAID, it would be by the employer, not the taxpayers.
2007-02-15 05:52:50 · update #2
Space for breastpumping=bathroom. Hellooooooo people! Did you READ the article? It also mentions that businesses would designate a special room if at all possible.
2007-02-15 05:55:07 · update #3
Huh? Don't labor laws already give EVERYONE a 30 minute break every 4 hours?
If not, then this is discriminatory and should not be passed.
2007-02-15 05:45:55 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read the article and I noticed the employer should make reasonable efforts to provide a private place for nursing.There is no need for privacy since most nursing mothers have made it quite clear it is their right to publicly breastfeed wherever and whenever their baby needs feeding regardless of the location.The workplace should not be an exception.One nursing mother in our area won an action against the local fitness centre when an employee told a nursing mother she should not nurse in a hot tub.( he thought it a safety issue,me too) I think the breastfeeding breaks would only be viable in a workplace with a larger staff such as the 25+ staff mentioned in the article..Many smaller businesses work with a skeleton staff and it would be a hardship.Whatever happened to women wanting equality in the workplace and not wanting to be treated differently because of gender. When an employer can't ask if you have children because it is discriminatory then why is it the employers responsibility to accomodate your baby's nursing schedule.There are no laws to force an employer to adjust your schedule to accomodate when your children are sick or finish their school day.An employer must ensure employees are treated fairly, get at least minmum wage and have a safe place to work. The employer however is not responsible for your nursing concerns. Business is business.
2007-02-15 12:39:23 · answer #2 · answered by gussie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YEAH! I think this is excellent. If this law was in my state, I probably would have breastfed longer. I wasn't able to pump as much or for as long during my 15 minute breaks twice a day, so I dried up after 9 months. I hope this law passes and sets precedent for the other states!
Obviously the women that posted before me are not, and never were breastfeeding mothers....
How does this affect the taxpayers dollar, anway?
2007-02-15 05:47:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
In New York, we have guaranteed rights, regarding breastfeeding our children. I had triplets in November, needless to say, I pump like crazy. I do take breaks at work to do that, whenever I am a bit over filled. Then I take the bottles home in their insulated bag. I actually breastfeed at night, and on weekends. One thing though: Why does God allow women to have more babies than breasts? Just wondering...
2007-02-15 06:58:54 · answer #4 · answered by Icewomanblockstheshot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a great idea. Some women have to quit nursing simply because they have no time to pump. But I do see a potential for abuse. Will there be nursing inspectors to make sure you really are nursing or just fluffing off? Will they be required to provide a confidential space for breast pumping?
2007-02-15 05:51:19 · answer #5 · answered by juneaulady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wouldn't affect me directly, now that my kids are all old enough to be off the breast. BUT. Come on people, consider: a breastfed infant develops a healthier brain. A brighter infant grows into a birghter kid who in turn grows into a brighter adult.
And these kids are who will be running the world in the next 18-40 years. So yeah, I'm all for anything that encourages breastfeeding. Anything that encourages intelligence, for that matter.
After all, the schools sure don't.....
2007-02-15 06:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by imjustasteph 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think it is a great idea so the mothers can have time to pump or in some cases have the baby come to nurse.
2007-02-15 06:58:43 · answer #7 · answered by Christella 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are they keeping their baby under the desk? Even if they just pumped... would they have a special fridge at work for breastmilk?
I think there are more important thing to figure out. For the few women who would benefit from this... it's not worth tax payer's dollars.
2007-02-15 05:47:04 · answer #8 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋