MDH Recognizes Hastings Public Schools

The Minnesota Department of Health has named Hastings Public Schools as breastfeeding friendly for their contributions to the health and well-being of mothers and their babies. Breastfeeding is a foundational way to ensure that babies receive optimal nutrition during their first years of life. Studies show infants who are breastfed have better health outcomes as they grow. According to a study by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, fewer than half of breastfeeding mothers who return to work after giving birth reported having access to basic accommodations of time and space to express breast milk at work. The Minnesota Department of Health is recognizing workplaces, county health departments and maternity centers that have demonstrated their commitment to supporting breastfeeding mothers.