We, the employees of the University of Missouri, petition the University governing body to include double electric breast pumps in its routine insurance benefits.
The current plan includes coverage of a manual pump only. No employee could be expected to return to work and express milk for any prolonged length of time using a manual breast pump. In order to return to work and provide the best nutrition for our children, a double electric breast pump is essential. Women who cannot express milk or afford a breast pump expose their children to the risks of formula – which include infant risks of SIDS, ear infections, diarrheal illnesses, lower respiratory illnesses, obesity, diabetes, hospitalization, etc. Mothers who cannot breastfeed are at increased risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and coronary artery disease.
In order to fully support its employees’ health and the health of their families, the University of Missouri must cover double electric breast pumps, educate employees about the benefits of breastfeeding, and institute policies that encourage breastfeeding.
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May 13, 2014
I keep refreshing the page because it honestly feels surreal to see so many people agreeing that a manual pump just does not cut it for working parents. It is wild how fast this has moved when I was just sitting here frustrated about my own insurance plan last week, but now hearing from all of you makes me realize how many of us are actually in this together.
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May 13, 2014
194 Comments
Department of Public Health. Its honestly ridiculous that we have to fight for this in 2016.
MU employee, nursing mom. Using a manual pump at work is impossible and unhygienic. Fix this.
College of Education staff. Supporting families means actually supporting them logistically.
Professional Counselor specializing in issues related to pregnancy and postpartum.
The Surgeon General released a Call to Action in 2011 that discussed barriers to breastfeeding. In that report, they listed returning to work. We know that breastfeeding is good for maternal health, child health, community health, and environmental health. As a University, we need to promote and support breastfeeding among our employees and their families. Join me in educating our governing body and making a difference in our community!
Center for Health Policy
Woodrail Medicine and Pediatrics Clinic
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We, the employees of the University of Missouri, petition the University governing body to include double electric breast pumps in its routine insurance benefits.
The current plan includes coverage of a manual pump only. No employee could be expected to return to work and express milk for any prolonged length of time using a manual breast pump. In order to return to work and provide the best nutrition for our children, a double electric breast pump is essential. Women who cannot express milk or afford a breast pump expose their children to the risks of formula – which include infant risks of SIDS, ear infections, diarrheal illnesses, lower respiratory illnesses, obesity, diabetes, hospitalization, etc. Mothers who cannot breastfeed are at increased risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and coronary artery disease.
In order to fully support its employees’ health and the health of their families, the University of Missouri must cover double electric breast pumps, educate employees about the benefits of breastfeeding, and institute policies that encourage breastfeeding.
Updates
May 13, 2014
I keep refreshing the page because it honestly feels surreal to see so many people agreeing that a manual pump just does not cut it for working parents. It is wild how fast this has moved when I was just sitting here frustrated about my own insurance plan last week, but now hearing from all of you makes me realize how many of us are actually in this together.
Reached 100 supporters
May 13, 2014
194 Comments
My wife had to buy her own pump after returning to work here and it was so expensive. This should just be a basic benefit for everyone.
Department of Public Health. Its honestly ridiculous that we have to fight for this in 2016.
MU employee, nursing mom. Using a manual pump at work is impossible and unhygienic. Fix this.
College of Education staff. Supporting families means actually supporting them logistically.
Professional Counselor specializing in issues related to pregnancy and postpartum.
The Surgeon General released a Call to Action in 2011 that discussed barriers to breastfeeding. In that report, they listed returning to work. We know that breastfeeding is good for maternal health, child health, community health, and environmental health. As a University, we need to promote and support breastfeeding among our employees and their families. Join me in educating our governing body and making a difference in our community!
Center for Health Policy
Woodrail Medicine and Pediatrics Clinic
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My wife had to buy her own pump after returning to work here and it was so expensive. This should just be a basic benefit for everyone.