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Espacios comunitarios
Community and public spaces can be recognized for being breastfeeding/chestfeeding friendly by the BFREE Team at Northwell Health. By fostering a breastfeeding/chestfeeding-friendly environment for community members, you are helping support parents and making them feel welcome!
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**Partners are not expected to begin this process without assistance and resources from the BFREE Team
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Steps to Support:
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Provide a Private Space. The space must not be a bathroom and should be free from intrusion. Nursing parents in these spaces should also have access to an electrical outlet and running water.
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Provide education to work staff. Keep all employees up-to-date on the lactation friendly policies that your organization supports. Distribute or make available breast/chestfeeding information and resources at the site for interested community members.
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Provide support. A positive, accepting attitude from colleagues helps parents build confidence in their ability to continue breast/chestfeeding!
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For additional guidance, this self-assessment was developed to help guide and assist community spaces in improving their breastfeeding policies and procedures.
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