Workplace Lactation in Neurology: Barriers and Opportunities - Part 1

In the first episode of this series, Dr. Stacey Clardy, along with Drs. Deborah Hall and Deborah Setter, discusses the most overlooked barrier to effective lactation support in neurology today.

Show citation:

Hall D, Setter D, Ullrich N, et al. Clinical Workplace Lactation in Neurology: Barriers and Opportunities. Neurol Clin Pract. 2026;16 (3) e200611. Published 2026 Apr 17. doi:10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200611

Show transcript:

Dr. Stacey Clardy:

This is the Neurology Minute. I'm Stacey Clardy from the Salt Lake City VA in the University of Utah. I've just had a great discussion with Deborah Hall and Deborah Setter about their paper, Workplace Lactation in Neurology: Barriers and Opportunities. Deborah Setter, my question for you for the minute is what is the most overlooked barrier or barriers to effective lactation support in neurology today?

Dr. Deborah Setter:

I think the biggest barrier is that lactation is a knowledge gap for neurologists. I was surprised to find out that a lactating person needs a 20 to 30-minute break every two to three hours to maintain their milk supply, prevent complications of insufficient milk expression, and to meet their personal lactation goals.

Dr. Stacey Clardy:

Awareness is key. I admit that I didn't even know the details surrounding the federal law in the United States regarding this as well. There is so much more in our full podcast discussion, so please take a listen. This is essential listening for all of us in neurology to help our field do better and to support our colleagues. Thanks so much, Deborah.