What Army Regulations address breastfeeding and lactation support?
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Army
Regulation 600-20, Army Command
Policy (2020)
section 5-5 is the primary source of requirements for breastfeeding and lactation support. Additional Army policies that address other breastfeeding topics are on the DCPH-A Breastfeeding Policy webpage.
• Details about breastfeeding and lactation policy are required to be established by local installation plans. Submitting a breastfeeding support plan memorandum for approval by a commander can assist Soldiers in breastfeeding upon return to military duty.
• See common questions related to Army Policy about
free breast pumps
,
where breastmilk can be stored in field settings
, and
what uniforms can be worn
.
What guidance is there pertaining to breastfeeding and COVID-19?
See the DCPH-A COVID-19 Pregnancy and Breastfeeding webpage.
What other information on breastfeeding is recommended?
See the DCPH-A Breastfeeding Resources and Breastfeeding Policies webpages.
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For services available through the Military Health System, visit their Women's Health
webpage.