General Frequently Asked Questions on breastfeeding, breast pumping, and...
1:(r)An employer shall provide—
(A) a reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for 1 year after the child’s birth each time such employee has need to express the milk; and
(B) a place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public, which may be used by an employee to express breast milk.
2: An employer shall not be required to compensate an employee receiving reasonable break time under paragraph (1) for any work time spent for such purpose.
3: An employer that employs less than 50 employees shall not be subject to the requirements of this subsection, if such requirements would impose an undue hardship by causing the employer significant difficulty or expense when considered in relation to the size, financial resources, nature, or structure of the employer’s business.
Most mothers begin with small drops of the protein-rich colostrum that helps boost the newborn's immune system to fight infection. This milk can be bright yellow because it is rich in beta carotene. In the first 2 to 5 days after you give birth, you will make a small amount of colostrum, which is enough for a healthy newborn baby's needs. This is a noticeable couple of drops to a few teaspoons. Colostrum is a thick, rich milk packed with nutrients. As breastfeeding and breast pumping increase the milk changes color; this is referred to as transitional milk.
By the second week around, the breast milk usually turn cloudy white as the body naturally adds water to the milk production. Breast milk is 87% water, this high water content ensures your newborn stay very hydrated.
You may continue to see elements of colostrum for the first 2 weeks of breastfeeding, but it will go away as the breast milk changes to produce carbohydrates and other nutrients the baby needs.