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WORKPLACE PRIVACY, SAFETY, COMFORT OR SUPPORT
23, or 34%
7, or 10%
said they have a dedicated room or
space set aside for breastfeeding
said the room can be
accessed by swipe card
24, or 35%
7, or 10%
said they have a room or space
set aside for breastfeeding, but that
is also intended for other purposes
such as a staff tearoom, parent room,
quiet space or prayer
said the door to the
breastfeeding room
could be locked
13, or 19%
7, or 10%
said they do not have a
designated space, but one can
be made available on request
said there was a sign that
could be out on the door
for privacy
2, or 3%
30, or 44%
said they have a designated
space that is protected by a
curtain or screen (not a door)
said they have a dedicated
fridge for storing
breastmilk only
30, or 44%
15, or 22%
said the space is for all staff
said they do not have a
dedicated fridge for storing
breastmilk; doctors must use
a shared staff fridge
7, or 10%
Not all the responses we received
were detailed enough to infer the
degree of privacy, safety, comfort
or support provided. Percentages
have been rounded up or down to
the nearest whole number.
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said the space can also be
accessed by patients, volunteers
and/or members of the public
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