Northeast Ohio Medical University, College of Pharmacy, Rootstown, Ohio
Northeast Ohio Medical University, College of Pharmacy, Rootstown, Ohio.
Am J Pharm Educ. 2022 Nov;86(8):ajpe8693. doi: 10.5688/ajpe8693. Epub 2021 Oct 29.
Faculty well-being has been promoted and emphasized in recent years, and the Academy has been implored to develop and implement strategies to minimize stress and burnout among its members. Among those at highest risk of succumbing to burnout are female faculty, particularly those with young children. Numerous work-life issues predispose this cohort to stressors. One specific change that could address the needs of this group is providing lactation support in the workplace. Responding to the broader directive to promote faculty well-being, the aim of this commentary is to stimulate conversation regarding providing lactation support at colleges of pharmacy. Establishing such services has the potential to improve the personal and professional well-being of female faculty who are breastfeeding while also creating a more inclusive and supportive workplace. This article discusses the benefits of breastfeeding; highlights the personal, professional, and institutional ramifications of breastfeeding discrimination; and summarizes best practices related to implementing lactation support services.
近年来，人们越来越关注教师的健康福祉，呼吁学院制定并实施相关策略，以减轻教师群体的压力和职业倦怠。在面临职业倦怠风险的人群中，女性教职员工，尤其是有年幼子女的女性教职员工，首当其冲。许多工作与生活的问题使她们容易受到压力的影响。有一个具体的改变可以满足这一群体的需求，即提供工作场所的母乳喂养支持。为了响应促进教师健康福祉的广泛指令，本评论的目的是就提供药学院校的母乳喂养支持展开讨论。建立这些服务有潜力改善正在母乳喂养的女性教职员工的个人和职业健康福祉，同时也创造一个更具包容性和支持性的工作环境。本文讨论了母乳喂养的好处；强调了母乳喂养歧视对个人、专业和机构的影响；并总结了实施母乳喂养支持服务的最佳实践。
