Why Investing in Breastfeeding Support Makes Sense

Supporting breastfeeding and expressing milk at work isn’t just good practice, it’s required by law and builds a culture of care and trust leading to greater employee happiness, positive workplace culture, financial and productivity based benefits

Women’s Health Action research shows:

  • 67% of employers reported reduced staff turnover when providing breastfeeding facilities
  • 69% said breastfeeding support improved staff morale
  • 54% of employee respondents said their employer provided flexible hours and/or private facilities for feeding or expressing
  • 20% said no workplace support was available

Meet Your Legal Obligations and Build Trust

Every employer has a responsibility to support employees who are breastfeeding or expressing. This is protected under New Zealand legislation and Employment Laws

  • Compliance with employment law is non-negotiable. It protects your organisation and your employees
  • Creating clear policies and providing time, space, and flexibility for infant feeding helps mitigate legal and reputational risk
  • Meeting these obligations also builds trust, retention, and a positive workplace culture
  • Learn more about the relevant legislation here

Save Time with Ready-to-Use Resources

Our free resources are here to support you. Making it easier to meet your obligations and create a supportive environment for feeding parents

  • Use our templates and evidence based resources to update policies that reflect international and national standards
  • Save time while reducing risk and improving workplace culture
  • It is free to access all materials
  • Access resources here

Save Money and Strengthen Your Team

Workplaces that actively support parents see measurable business benefits

  • Higher employee retention and lower recruitment costs
  • Improved morale and loyalty, especially among staff who feel supported during return-to-work transitions
  • Reduced absenteeism and higher productivity from improved wellbeing
  • Better alignment with workplace wellbeing and best practice standards

Add Value to Your Organisation

Going beyond compliance helps your workplace stand out as an employer of choice

  • Create a family friendly workplace culture that attracts and retains talented staff
  • Strengthen your brand reputation as a responsible and caring employer
  • Show leadership by meeting and exceeding New Zealand’s legal and wellbeing standards
  • Remember: arrangements for managing infant feeding are temporary and flexible. Each baby’s feeding needs change over time

Get Started

Everything you need to create a breastfeeding-friendly workplace is available in one place