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Cooper University Health Care recognized for supporting breastfeeding mothers at work

October 25, 2017 By Steve K.

At the award presentation recognizing Cooper University Health Care as a “NJ Breastfeeding-Friendly Worksite are: (l-r) Dawn Caufield, Unit Secretary, Cooper Mother-Infant Unit; Deborah Schoch, PhD, RNC, IBCLC, CCE, CPST, Cooper Lactation Consultant; Judy Schneider, IBCLC, NJ Breastfeeding Coalition; Lisa DiBattista, RN, Cooper Mother-Infant

Cooper University Health Care recognized for supporting breastfeeding mothers at work

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CAMDEN, NJ,  – In an effort to commend, celebrate and increase the number of NJ worksites that support breastfeeding employees, the New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition (NJBC) selected Cooper University Health Care  as a “NJ Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite.”  The award was presented on 10/20/17.

Cooper was recognized for important breastfeeding supportive practices including providing the availability of reasonable breaks to express milk or to nurse their child and access to a private space for expressing milk or nursing their child.   Studies show that simple worksite support practices increase the duration of breastfeeding among employed mothers.  Research also shows that breastfed babies have fewer illnesses contributing to less employee absenteeism.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all babies be exclusively breastfed for
the first six months with breastfeeding to continue, with the introduction of solid foods, at least until the baby is 12 months old.  Abundant research has revealed short term and lifelong health benefits of
breastfeeding for mother and child.  However, many mothers cite return to work as a reason for early
discontinuation of breastfeeding.

        “The pumping room has been a huge asset to me”, said Heather Comparri RN, Associate
Clinical Director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Cooper.  “I spend my days helping to
care for some of the sickest infants while spending 12-14 hours away from my own child.  

While I love the work that I do, often times my days are busy, stimulating, and stressful. The pumping
lounge has been a place for me to, sometimes even for just a few moments, relax and focus on
how I am still able to provide the best nutrition, care, and support for my own baby even while
being apart from her. The pumping room has allowed me to feel successful as both a mother and
a healthcare professional at the same time.”

The NJBC encourages all employers to learn about and become a breastfeeding-friendly worksite and then to complete the simple self-assessment at:
http://breastfeedingnj.org/breastfeeding-friendly-worksite-recognition-program/ .

The New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition is a collaboration of health professionals and community representatives whose mission is to improve the health of New Jersey families by working collaboratively to promote, protect and support breastfeeding.   For more information about the New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition, visit www.breastfeedingnj.org.

 

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Breastfeeding is Important

Breastfeeding and human milk are the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, followed by continued breastfeeding as complementary foods are introduced, with continuation of breastfeeding for 1 year or longer as mutually desired by mother and infant.

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​Many breastfeeding women are wrongly advised to stop taking necessary medications or to discontinue nursing because of potential harmful effects on their infants. There are few medications that are “not safe” when breastfeeding. Ask your local lactation consultant then consult with your healthcare provider.

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  • About Us
    ▼
    • Mission
    • Trustee Information
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
    • News
  • Navigator Program 2025
  • For Parents
    ▼
    • Find Breastfeeding Help
    • Handouts
    • Breastfeeding Friendly Resources for Child Care Providers and Families
    • Employment & Breastfeeding in New Jersey
    • Medications & Breastfeeding
    • Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Designated Hospitals
    • New Jersey Mothers Matter
  • For Healthcare Providers
    ▼
    • Pathway 3 Mentor Database
    • Download Zipmilk Cards/Flyer
  • Legal Rights
    ▼
    • Breastfeeding in Public
    • Breastfeeding and Employment
    • Lactation Laws & Regulations
    • NJ PAID FAMILY LEAVE FOR PREGNANCY, RECOVERY AND BONDING
    • Lactation Support in NJ Hospitals
  • Meetings & Events
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    • Submit Events and Announcements
    • National Breastfeeding Month
    • Lactation Events and Announcements
    • General Meeting Minutes
    • Trustee Meeting Minutes
    • Black Maternal Health Week
  • Membership
    ▼
    • Committee Descriptions
  • Resources
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    • Recent New Jersey Breastfeeding Statistics
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