An employer may not single out pregnancy-related conditions for special procedures to determine an employee’s ability to work. However, if an employer requires its employees to submit a doctor’s statement concerning their inability to work before granting leave or paying sick benefits, the employer may require employees affected by pregnancy-related conditions to submit such statements.
An employer cannot refuse to hire a pregnant woman because of her pregnancy, because of a pregnancy-related condition, or because of the prejudices of co-workers, clients, or customers.
To prevent exposure to toxoplasma, avoid changing cat litter while pregnant.
Women of normal weight need only an extra 300 calories per day while pregnant.
Breastfed babies walk sooner.
Source: Coach’s notebook: Games and strategies for lactation education
Human milk washes out of clothing freely without staining. Less washing reduces the wear and tear on your appliances.
According to Einer Egnell, the recommended vacuum pressure of a hospital grade pump is 100-250 mmHg.
Cow’s milk protein is the most common ingested infant allergen.
In 1992 George Bush singed the Breastfeeding Promotion Act.
Mother’s milk is the safest food for baby. Mothers protect baby when breastfeeding.
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