Employers
The business case for healthy pregnancy
Pregnancy and childbirth account for 25% of all hospitalizations in the U.S. Annually over $1 billion is spent on pregnancy complications-related hospitalizations with a large proportion of that cost due to premature birth. “Nearly half of all charges related to prematurity fall in the laps of employers and other private insurers” (National Business Group on Health. Healthy Pregnancy and Health Children: Opportunities and Challenges for Employers. The Business Case for Promoting Healthy Pregnancy. 4, 1-18).
Employers play an important role in assuring the health and well-being of families. Use the resources below to create a more healthy, productive workplace.
Caregiver Best Practices |
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FMLA and Women’s Health |
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Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite Program An employer may be designated by DSHS as a Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite if they offer a written employee policy that provides a private space, flexible scheduling for break time, and other basic support so that mothers may express and store breastmilk for their babies during the workday. Businesses that support mothers who choose to breastfeed their infants experience improved employee morale, increased employee retention, lower absenteeism, and reduced health care costs. Find out more and apply at TexasMotherFriendly.org |
The Business Case for Promoting Healthy Pregnancy |
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