nursing moms

The General Assembly is discussing legislation that will provide more support and protections for working mothers.

More than 57% of Connecticut’s workforce is women and Connecticut lawmakers are looking to make it easier for nursing moms to reenter or stay in the workforce. It’s “well documented there are many benefits to breastfeeding for both the mom and the child,” Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, D-West Hartford, said.  Gilchrest said Connecticut already has a law that requires employers...