APS

2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025

Non-Conventional Lactation Spaces and Effects on Employee Mental Health and Well-Being

Washington, DC · May 2025

Poster · Industrial/Organizational

  • Candice Thomas
    Saint Louis University
  • Georgia Smith
    Saint Louis University
  • Arya Shah
    Saint Louis University
  • Mia Larson
    Saint Louis University

Abstract

Contrary to recommendations for supporting breastfeeding employees after they return to work, many lack access to proper lactation spaces. We conducted qualitative interviews (n = 4) with women that lactated in non-conventional spaces at work to examine the affective and wellbeing outcomes of a lack of standard, sanitary lactation space.

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