SSH Supports Breastfeeding in the Workplace

South Shore Health is endorsing breastfeeding in the workplace . Although there is a one year maternity leave in Nova Scotia, Health Canada recommends breastfeeding for two years and beyond, well past the point that most women have returned to work. In recognition that breastfeeding is the best way to feed babies and get them off to a healthy start in life, South Shore Health has taken a lead in creating a work environment that supports staff to continue to breastfeed their babies after returning to work. South Shore Health is an active community partner on the Lunenburg & Queens Baby-Friendly™ Committee. Since the launch of their Make Breastfeeding Your Business: An Action Support Kit in 2009, South Shore Health has developed policies to support and promote breastfeeding in the community and at work. There are also several online resources available to staff and the community to support breastfeeding. Visit Breastfeeding Supports under Home and Community Services on the South Shore Health website at http://www.southshorehealth.ca/