BREASTFEEDING BENEFITS
Lactation support and counseling is covered after the birth of the child while at the hospital or as part of the office visits that occur after the child's birth.
Breast pumps and other breastfeeding supplies can be claimed under flexible spending accounts as medical expenses.
Employees of the State of Montana who are breastfeeding have the right to a private, comfortable location for breastfeeding or pumping at work, flexible breaks to accommodate breastfeeding needs, and a supportive working environment,
State Breastfeeding Rooms at the Capitol Complex: rooms are available for department staff and visitors.
- Mitchell building: visit the State Human Resources office, Room 102, for the key.
- Cogswell building: room B-223, call
(406) 444-4542 - Sanders Building, call
(406) 444-4542
Breastfeeding in the workplace decreases health care costs and sick days; breastfeeding increases productivity, loyalty and morale. Breastfeeding mothers and babies are less likely to suffer for a variety of negative health conditions. Help us support breastfeeding mothers.
Breastfeeding Resources
- Local Lactation Consultants and La Leche Groups/Leaders
- Zip Milk Provider Directory: Search for a provider using your zip code.
- Mother's Milk Bank of Montana
- Montana State Breastfeeding Coalition
- Breastfeeding Online
- FREE Breastfeeding Helpline: call
(800) 994-9662 - Breastfeeding Basics - Everything you always wanted to know about breastfeeding, but didn't know who to ask.
- KellyMom.com - Evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep, and parenting.
- La Leche League - Find answers to your questions, grouped by topic.
- Ask Dr. Sears - General advice on parenting and health care - this link goes directly to his breastfeeding information
- Text4Baby - Free text messages on baby care, parenting, and more
- Just For Dad: "Making the Decision Together" and "Fathers Can Support Breastfeeding"
- Breastfeeding Companion