Elevating New Mothers

Nursing Rooms for New Mothers Within the Company

Alexandria Longo, Alexander Glazier,

Madison Calhoun, Cameron Hawson
 ● The transition from staying
home with a new baby to
work can be hard
● Bathrooms are not a space
The Problem
suited to pump breast milk
● Section 7 of FSLA requires
a space to be provided for
new mothers to breast
pump or feed
 ● Find a pre-existing office space with or
The Plan install a sink in a room large enough to
sit 2-4 moms who can breast pump or
feed in private.
● Furnish the room with essential items.
Chairs, essential oil diffusers,
mini/large fridge, dividers, decorations
and more.
● Post a timesheet on the door for
employees to sign in and out of.
● Have Human Resources inform the
employees of the space and provide
contact information should employees
decide to use it.
Name Date Time In Time Out

Timesheet to be posted on the door

 ● Out of the $50,000, we will only need
around $3050 to convert a pre-existing
room.
How Much ● This includes items like furniture,
utilities, and comfort items.
Will It Cost? ● The remaining amount will go towards
other programs:
○ Access to Lactation Consultants
($175, $100)
○ Programs for the transition back to
work
○ Extra baby needs such as diapers,
food, toys, etc.
 Why Choose A Nursing Room?

Employee Promise: creating a safe and welcoming environment for employees to grow
within our company and community.

● Building a nursing room will create a healthy work environment for both new
mothers and other employees to strive.
● Promotes higher retention rates among new mothers.
● Supports a higher/boosted immune system among mothers and children.
● Creates peace of mind within the family.
In Conclusion

Main Priority: following through with our employee promise: creating a safe and
welcoming environment for employees to grow within our company and
community.

● Providing these programs and places to new mothers is only one small way we
intend to keep that promise and say “thank you”
● Giving back is something we feel is necessary to thank each and every one of
our staff.
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