Time off for Breastfeeding

1	Step Flowchart - Time off for Breastfeeding	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline HR_Work Life_Time Off for Breastfeeding Flowchart	Explanatory Notes
2	Step Initiate discussion with supervisor	Responsible Party Staff member	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes The staff member should discuss the timing of breastfeeding with her supervisor and peers.
3	Step Formal request for breastfeeding in writing to supervisor with copy to HR administrator	Responsible Party Staff member	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes A copy of the request and supervisor’s approval should be kept in the staff member’s file.
4	Step Approval	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes The supervisor discusses suitable/flexible arrangements for breastfeeding with the staff member.
5	Step Finalize breastfeeding arrangements	Responsible Party Staff member	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes With an agreement in place, the staff member makes appropriate arrangements with the Operations Manager and the HR Administrator.
6	Step Establish an appropriate area for breastfeeding	Responsible Party Operations	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes Where and when practical and to the extent possible, offices are required to: - provide a private area for mothers to express their milk or breastfeed their infants during the workday; and - provide access to a refrigerator for storing the milk. NOTE: Country Offices are required to make arrangements if and when the need arises.