Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed August as “Kansas Breastfeeding Month”. The proclamation recognizes the importance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of Kansans. Brenda Bandy, Executive Director of the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition says the proclamation provides a foundation to build a landscape of breastfeeding support in our state:
According to the KDHE officials, the recent passage of the “Pump for Nursing Mothers Act” has made it easier for more breastfeeding employees to be able to continue breastfeeding after returning to work. Additional policy changes are needed to address obstacles for parents who choose to breastfeed, including universal paid leave and insurance coverage for lactation support.
