Saturday, January 14, 2006

Privacy for breast-feeding (Rocky Mountain News)

State Sen. Deanna Hanna wants employers to provide a private room for breast-feeding mothers, saying they deserve better than having to seek privacy in bathroom stall.
Hanna, D-Lakewood, said that accommodating nursing mothers would give infants a healthier start in life, cut down on missed days at work to care for sick infants and save on medical costs.

"It's a good deal all the way around for babies, mothers, businesses and health-care costs," she said.

She plans to introduce a bill during this legislative session.



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