Keywords

breastfeeding, child health, legislation, maternal health, patient education

 

Authors

  1. Winegar, Rhonda DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CPN, CCRN
  2. Johnson, Alisha MSN, RN

Abstract

Abstract: This literature review addresses workplace breastfeeding policies in the United States. Breastfeeding yields many important benefits to both mother and infants, yet workplace barriers contribute to low rates of breastfeeding. NPs often serve as the initial point of education for new mothers and may impact decisions to breastfeed.