DID YOU KNOW?
Breastfeeding Rights
Arkansas has two laws that support breastfeeding families. They protect a woman’s right to breastfeed in public and require employers to provide reasonable unpaid break time to employees who need to express or pump breast milk.
Act 680: 20-27-2001. Breastfeeding in public.
A woman may breastfeed a child in a public place or any place where other individuals are present. The 2007 law also amended the AR indecency law (Code 5-14-112) to provide protection from prosecution for indecent exposure.
Act 621: 11-5-116. Break time for expressing breast milk.
Summary: An employer shall provide: 1) reasonable unpaid break time and 2) a reasonable private, secure and sanitary location other than a toilet and close to work location. The employee shall make reasonable efforts to minimize disruption to employer’s operations.
There are also federal laws that protect the rights of breastfeeding mothers! Know your rights!!!
Breastfeeding Laws in Arkansas
Rights of Students when Expressing BreastMilk
Business Case for Breastfeeding Support
Supporting Breastfeeding Mom’s at Work
ARKANSAS WIC
Baby & Me Program
Baby & Me, an Arkansas Department of Health WIC Plus Program is offered in multiple counties in Arkansas. The purpose of this program is to ensure that every family receives the latest information on parenting practices that help children grow up health and bright. This program is for recipients of WIC, who are either pregnant, have a newborn, or 1-month old baby. The caregiver will be assigned to a Parent Support Mentor for seven private monthly sessions. Each session will last 20-30 minutes and cover a different topic such as crying, routines, stress, home safety, etc. After each completed session the mother or caregiver will receive a pack of diapers and wipes as an incentive for their participation. Zoom and telephone sessions are available for this program.
Baby & Me programs are offered in the following counties in Arkansas: NW: Crawford, Sebastian; Central: Pulaski, Jefferson, Garland, Hot Springs; SW: Clark; East: Woodruff, St. Francis, Lee, Phillips; Southeast: Arkansas, Lincoln, Desha, Drew, Bradley, Ashley, Chicot
Contacts:
Angelia Anderson, ADH Statewide Baby & Me Coordinator; 870-532-7057
Leronda Paige, MidSOUTH Baby & Me Coordinator; 501-519-6624
Breastfeeding Clinic at Arkansas Children’s Hospital
If your baby will be a patient at an ACH clinic you have access to the Breastfeeding Clinic. Referrals are also welcomed!
Get lactation advice for:
- Breastfeeding latch & positioning
- Pumping comfort
- Combination feeding
- Progression to more breastfeeding
- Increasing milk supply
- Back-to-work planning
- Referral to local breastfeeding support resources
Call (501) 475-1343 to schedule an appointment!
https://www.archildrens.org/programs-and-services/breastfeeding-clinic?journey=symptoms
Baptist Health: Expressly for You
Families can reach a breastfeeding specialist by phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; call the Arkansas Breastfeeding Helpline at (501) 202-7378 or toll-free at (844) 344-0408.
Schedule a one-on-one consultation with a Registered Nurse International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants to learn about positioning and techniques that make breastfeeding easy, help you recognize signs of good feeding, and assist with breast pump setup and use. Lactation consultations are available in-person and virtually at three convenient locations:
Baptist Health Expressly For You-Little Rock
Outpatient Lactation Center and Boutique
- Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- (501) 202-7378
Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway
- Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- (501) 585-2121, Please leave a voicemail
Baptist Health Expressly For You-Fort Smith
Outpatient Lactation Center and Boutique
- Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
- (479) 441-5694, Please leave a voicemail