Did You Know: There Is A PH Law Supporting Working Breastfeeding Moms

Breastfeeding in public places is a taboo practice for moms here in the land of the Juans. Good thing our mighty moms are guided by the law.

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The good thing is…

For convenience

Buying a breast pump is the way to go to save your milk while you're in the office.
Do you know that: The State shall protect working women by providing safe and healthful working conditions, taking into account their maternal functions, and such facilities and opportunities that will enhance their welfare and enable them to realize their full potential in the service of the nation.

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To save your time

Oh wait! You don't have to go out of the office early to go home and breastfeed your baby.
Do you know that: The State shall promote and encourage breastfeeding and provide the specific measures that would present opportunities for mothers to continue expressing their milk and/or breastfeeding their infant or young child.

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For your baby's nutrition

Breastmilk is the best food since it contains essential nutrients completely suitable for the infant's needs.

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To support your family

The government supports the family of a working mother who just birthed a child, plus it saves you money from buying formula expensive formula milk!
The Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) emphasizes provision of necessary supporting social services to enable parents to combine family obligations with work responsibilities.

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To build mother-infant relationship

Every time you breastfeed, you build an intimate connection with the child as he or she grows.

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Watch L.A.T.C.H.'s campaign in celebration of the Breastfeeding Month last 2015

Here's UNICEF's video showing the importance of supporting breastfeeding moms in the workplace

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