South Bend law firm creates lactation room for employees

by Tristan Henry (thenry@wsbt.com)

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP in South Bend set up a lactation room for its female employees

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in South Bend set up a lactation room for its female employees, including a small refrigerator and hospital quality pumps. A new Indiana law requiring a lactation room for businesses with more than 25 employees goes into effect in July. (WSBT photo)

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Story Created: Mar 7, 2008 at 9:33 AM EST

Story Updated: Mar 7, 2008 at 4:03 PM EST

SOUTH BEND — A new law signed by Gov. Mitch Daniels will require businesses with more than 25 workers to provide a privacy room for lactating mothers. The law goes into effect in July.

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in South Bend has recently upgraded a conference room to a lactation room for its female employees.

The room is set up with comfortable chairs, a small refrigerator, and hospital quality pumps, all the things new moms need.

"I think its great. Just the support the firm has and the encouragement to do what I believe is healthiest for my child," said Keri Langdom-Martin. She is expecting her second child and is excited to have the new lactation room available when she returns to work in July.

"As a mother of three children having a place that is designated, having an electrical outlet with a hospital grade breast pump so this can be done efficiently and privately and with respect and dignity does make a difference. It makes it a much more comfortable working environment," said Barnes & Thornburg LLP partner Jeanine Gozdezki.

She says the room has been in the works for a number of years. The firm plans to expand on the room in the future, making it a wellness room for all employees who need a private place for medical needs.

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