It is widely acknowledged that breastfeeding is the healthiest way for a woman to feed her baby.
The surgery recognises the benefits of breastfeeding to both mothers and infants and therefore encourages and supports staff members to breastfeed their babies, including their return to work after their maternity leave. (Source: Equality and Human Rights Commission)
Breastfeeding includes expressing milk and the same rights under this policy will apply to employees who wish to express milk to give to their baby.
The surgery will not discriminate against any woman in her chosen method of infant feeding and will fully support the visitor/patient.
Our commitments
- All mothers will be enabled and supported to feed their infants on the surgery premises.
- Signs welcoming breastfeeding will be displayed in the waiting room.
- The surgery will ensure that its staff members make comfortable arrangements for mothers who would prefer privacy to breastfeed.