Engage in negotiations that improve support for breastfeeding friendly workplace Endeavour to deliver on their responsibilities both at work and in attaining optimal breastfeeding. Aspire to be champions for workplace support. CHAPTER THREE: Capacity is defined as the ability or power to do, experience, or understand something. To ensure effective implementation of the breastfeeding friendly workplace guidelines, the capacity of “people, systems and structures” including proper governance are necessary. This can be achieved through; Capacity enhancement of employers and employees on benefits of breastfeeding Having in place the necessary infrastructure to facilitate a breastfeeding friendly workplace environment Formulating policy on breastfeeding friendly workplace Willingness to learn best practices from other employers on how to support breastfeeding female employees Conducting continuous internal assessment and monitoring 3.1 Benefits of Breastfeeding It is important for employers to understand the benefits accrued from optimal breastfeeding practices. bearing and breastfeeding are vital social functions that only women can carry out, yet they benefit everyone. Working women in particular need protection against discrimination and harassment because they often face obstacles to breastfeeding at their jobs. Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for the new-born, infant and young children by greatly improving their quality of life through its nutritional, immunological, and psychological benefits. Breast feeding is beneficial to the babies, mothers, families and the society.
Engage in negotiations that improve support for breastfeeding friendly workplace Endeavour to deliver on their responsibilities both at work and in attaining optimal breastfeeding. Aspire to be champions for workplace support. CHAPTER THREE: Capacity is defined as the ability or power to do, experience, or understand something. To ensure effective implementation of the breastfeeding friendly workplace guidelines, the capacity of “people, systems and structures” including proper governance are necessary. This can be achieved through; Capacity enhancement of employers and employees on benefits of breastfeeding Having in place the necessary infrastructure to facilitate a breastfeeding friendly workplace environment Formulating policy on breastfeeding friendly workplace Willingness to learn best practices from other employers on how to support breastfeeding female employees Conducting continuous internal assessment and monitoring 3.1 Benefits of Breastfeeding It is important for employers to understand the benefits accrued from optimal breastfeeding practices. and breastfeeding are vital social functions that only women can carry out, yet they benefit everyone. Working women in particular need protection against discrimination and harassment because they often face obstacles to breastfeeding at their jobs. Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for the new-born, infant and young children by greatly improving their quality of life through its nutritional, immunological, and psychological benefits. Breast feeding is beneficial to the babies, mothers, families and the society. bearing