So far the breastfeeding permit could be requested by the mother or the father, provided that both were working, but the Government has resolved that, separating it from the biological fact of breastfeeding, the parents may have a nursing license, even if the mother does not work.
The permit consists of being able to miss an hour of work, either whole or in fractions of 30 minutes, or if you want to reduce working hours, enter half an hour later or leave an hour earlier. Either father or mother can benefit from it, until the baby turns 9 months old.
The father could request the permission whenever the mother worked, although at first it was only for someone else's account and then she separated from the employment situation, that is, regardless of whether she is a self-employed or autonomous worker.
But step by step the rules are adapted to the real life of people, putting a little common sense, since it is definitely a right of children to their parents, both mother and father, can feed the baby. Whether you drink breast milk or a bottle, you both need mutual contact with your baby.
The resolution has been possible thanks to a prison official requesting permission after the birth of his two twin children, who although the request was rejected in the first instance, has managed to fail in his favor alleging:
"Unlike the maternity leave, the breastfeeding permit, being a permit detached from the biological fact of breastfeeding, should be considered as a time of care in favor of the child and a conciliatory measure of family and work life, so that in this case it would be possible for the father to enjoy such permission "
He has set the example by fighting for his children and has managed to open the way to other parents in the same situation as They want to ask for the lactation permit, even if the mother does not work.
