By Ellie Klein (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) What started as one bad day as a juror in 2023 changed a law earlier this year. Washington will join more than 20 other states in supporting breastfeeding parents through SB 5217, a bill that will expand accommodations for pregnant and postpartum workers. Beginning in January 2027, the bill will require employers…
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Can I nurse here?
Yes, I know that Washington state law allows a woman to nurse anywhere. And that is wonderful! But it doesn’t mean you’re comfortable whipping out your boob while sitting in a 10-top at Canlis, or behind home base at SafecoField (though more power to you if you do!), especially during the first few months. Now that I’m six years into…