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Why Breastfeeding Support at Corporate Events Matters More Than You Think

5/12/25

Travel Tips, Workplace Support, Employers

Why Breastfeeding Support at Corporate Events Matters More Than You Think

Breastfeeding parents want to attend the same career-building events as everyone else—sales meetings, client offsites, professional trainings, annual conferences. These are the moments where teams align, relationships deepen, and careers move forward. But for too many pumping parents, these opportunities are off-limits—not because of interest or commitment, but because of logistics. When Pumping Makes Travel Seem Impossible For a parent who is breastfeeding, saying yes to an event means navigating an extra set of complex needs that other attendees don't…

Breastfeeding Support Drives 58% Higher Retention of New Moms Compared to National Average

9/25/24

Employers

Breastfeeding Support Drives 58% Higher Retention of New Moms Compared to National Average

HR leaders know that supporting working parents is the right thing to do, but when it comes to getting the budget approved, the conversation often shifts to metrics, ROI, and hard numbers. How can you effectively make the case for supporting breastfeeding employees when decision-makers need to see tangible business outcomes? Our new white paper, The ROI of Investing in Breastfeeding Support: The Business Case for HR Managers, offers the data and insights you need to present a compelling argument…

9/16/24

Employers

The Hidden Cost of Sleep Deprivation: What Employers Need to Know About New Parents

In the insightful conversation between Milk Stork founder Kate Torgersen and renowned pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp, the two dove into the unspoken struggles of new parents and how both employers and society can step up to provide much-needed support. Dr. Karp, creator of the SNOO Smart Sleeper and co-founder of Happiest Baby, shared groundbreaking insights into the realities of sleep deprivation, breastfeeding challenges, and the cascading effects these struggles have on working parents. The Untold Toll of Sleep Deprivation “Parenting…

Milk Stork Introduces Scheduled Pick-Up Service: Simplifying Breast Milk Shipping for Busy Parents

8/26/24

Travel Tips, Employers

Milk Stork Introduces Scheduled Pick-Up Service: Simplifying Breast Milk Shipping for Busy Parents

At Milk Stork, we’re always striving to enhance our services to better support working parents. We are excited to announce a new feature designed to make shipping breast milk with us even more convenient. Milk Stork now offers a Scheduled Pick-Up service, allowing busy breastfeeding parents to easily schedule a FedEx pick-up for their breast milk shipments. Here’s how it works: Scan the QR Code: Simply can scan the QR code on the Milk Stork overnight shipping label. Choose a…

WEBINAR | Fireside Chat with Dr. Harvey Karp: The Science of Sleep and Why Better Sleep is Good for Baby and for Business

8/20/24

Employers

WEBINAR | Fireside Chat with Dr. Harvey Karp: The Science of Sleep and Why Better Sleep is Good for Baby and for Business

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming fireside chat with world-renowned pediatrician and child development expert, Dr. Harvey Karp! This conversation will focus on the science of sleep and how better sleep impacts babies and your business' bottom line. Join us on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 2pm ET/11am PT for this live 45-minute event! Why Attend? In this insightful fireside chat with renowned pediatrician and sleep expert, Dr. Harvey Karp, you'll delve into the science of sleep and its profound…

8/19/24

Strengthening Support for New Parents: A Step-by-Step Guide to Integrating SimpliFed with Milk Stork

Navigating the complexities of HR benefits can be daunting, but with the right strategies, you have the power to profoundly impact your employees’ well-being. We’re thrilled to introduce our partnership with SimpliFed, designed to elevate your Milk Stork benefit and take employee support to the next level. This collaboration brings exceptional virtual lactation consulting services directly to your workforce, driving significant improvements in employee retention rates. Discover how this partnership seamlessly complements Milk Stork’s breast milk shipping service and how…

Championing Women in Sports: How Alysia Montaño is Changing the Game for Breastfeeding Athletes

8/14/24

Pumping & Feeding, Current News

Championing Women in Sports: How Alysia Montaño is Changing the Game for Breastfeeding Athletes

In this exclusive interview, we talk to Alysia Montaño, an Olympic athlete, mother, and the founder of &Mother, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering mothers in sports. Alysia’s journey as a professional athlete and mother has been both challenging and inspiring, fueling her advocacy for better support systems for breastfeeding athletes. Throughout her career, Alysia has brought to light the challenges faced by breastfeeding athletes and championed the cause for better support systems within the sports industry. In…

Milk Stork and &Mother Advocate for Breastfeeding Athletes in Professional Sports

8/6/24

Pumping & Feeding, Current News

Milk Stork and &Mother Advocate for Breastfeeding Athletes in Professional Sports

At Milk Stork, we are committed to supporting breastfeeding parents in every walk of life, including the demanding world of professional sports. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with &Mother, an organization dedicated to creating a more equitable sporting culture for all athletes, especially those who choose to breastfeed. Championing Change Together &Mother is on a mission to break down barriers and provide essential resources for female athletes, ensuring they have the support needed to balance their professional…

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