Petition Create new rights for breastfeeding mothers in the workplace

I want all breastfeeding mothers returning to work to be legally entitled to paid breastfeeding breaks and work place facilities to express during the working day, to enable them to better feed their children.

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Under current UK law employers only have to provide a space for breastfeeding mothers to rest or lie down. Unlike many other European countries there is no legal protection to provide mothers the time or facilities to express milk during work.

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of life with continued breastfeeding alongside solid foods recommended for at least the first year of life. However for many not returning to work isn’t an option. Expressing breast milk is the alternative allowing children to be fed and allowing mothers to continue this bond with their child.

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

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Date closed 12 October 2022
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