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Why does better sleep matter for your team and their families? Better sleep can significantly boost productivity and overall well-being. But how can new parents get quality when exhaustion and new babies seem to come hand-in-hand? Join us for "Fireside Chat with Dr. Harvey Karp: The Science of Sleep and Why Better Sleep is Good for Baby and for Business." Date: September 12, 2024 Time: 2pm ET / 11am PT Duration: 45 minutes Register and we'll send a recording if you can't make it. https://bit.ly/3yf7idA In this insightful conversation hosted by Kate Torgersen, Founder and CEO at Milk Stork, with renowned pediatrician, sleep expert, and Happiest Baby (the maker of SNOO) co-founder Dr. Harvey Karp, we'll delve into the critical role of sleep in enhancing productivity and overall well-being. What You’ll Take Away: ✔️ Understand the Common Challenges: Gain insights into the unique challenges faced by working parents, including sleep deprivation, stress, and the complex task of balancing professional responsibilities with parenting. ✔️ Discover the Science Behind Sleep: Discover the latest research on sleep and its essential role in mental and physical health. Understand how sleep deprivation can significantly impact productivity and overall well-being. ✔️ Learn Employer Solutions for Better Sleep: Explore effective solutions that employers can implement to support parents during their transition back to work, helping to improve work performance and job satisfaction. ✔️ Q&A Session: Engage directly with Dr. Harvey Karp in a live Q&A session. This is your chance to get personalized answers to your specific questions about sleep and its impact on both personal and professional life. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in the field and discover how better sleep can lead to healthier, happier families and more productive workplaces. 🔗 Register now! https://bit.ly/3yf7idA #WorkingParents #Productivity #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingTips #EmployerSupport #HR #EmployeeBenefits

We're thrilled to support the hardworking parents at Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.)! Welcome to the flock!

Day 1 of #DemConvention 1 box of frozen breastmilk headed to my (insatiable) baby girl 👶🏻🍼 Lots of gratitude to my team at Swing Left + the incredible service provided by Milk Stork for modeling what supportive care infrastucture looks like ✨ And of course *very* proud to be working to elect leaders like Kamala Harris and down-ballot Democrats who will invest in making care infrastructure accessible to all 💙

We're thrilled to announce an upcoming virtual event: "Fireside Chat with Dr. Harvey Karp: Exploring the Science of Sleep and Why Better Sleep is Good for Baby and for Business." Register today at https://bit.ly/3yf7idA. Date: September 12, 2024 Time: 2pm ET / 11am PT Duration: 45 minutes Join us for an insightful conversation with renowned pediatrician, sleep expert, and co-founder of Happiest Baby (the maker of SNOO) Dr. Harvey Karp. Hosted by Milk Stork CEO and Founder, Kate Torgersen, we'll delve into the critical role of sleep in enhancing productivity and overall well-being. Whether you’re a working parent, employer, or simply interested in the science of sleep, this webinar is for you! What You’ll Take Away: ✔️ Understand the Common Challenges: Gain insights into the unique challenges faced by working parents, including sleep deprivation, stress, and the complex task of balancing professional responsibilities with parenting. ✔️ Discover the Science Behind Sleep: Discover the latest research on sleep and its essential role in mental and physical health. Understand how sleep deprivation can significantly impact productivity and overall well-being. ✔️ Learn Employer Solutions for Better Sleep: Explore effective solutions that employers can implement to support parents during their transition back to work, helping to improve work performance and job satisfaction. ✔️ Q&A Session: Engage directly with Dr. Harvey Karp in a live Q&A session. This is your chance to get personalized answers to your specific questions about sleep and its impact on both personal and professional life. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in the field and discover how better sleep can lead to healthier, happier families and more productive workplaces. 🔗 Register Now: https://bit.ly/3yf7idA #WorkingParents #Productivity #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingTips #EmployerSupport #HR #EmployeeBenefits

Today on the blog, we had the honor of interviewing Alysia Montaño, Olympic athlete, mom, advocate, and founder of &Mother. Alysia’s journey is a powerful example of balancing the intense demands of professional athletics with the equally important roles of motherhood and breastfeeding. Her unwavering commitment to both her family and her career has driven her advocacy for better support systems in sports, ensuring that no mother has to choose between her professional aspirations and what’s best for her child. Read the full interview to learn more about Alysia’s inspiring journey and how we've teamed up to support breastfeeding moms in sports: https://bit.ly/3YEN3AJ #Breastfeeding #AthleteMoms #Motherhood #Sports #Advocacy #AlysiaMontano #WomenInSports

In honor of National Breastfeeding Month and #breastfeeding advocacy, I want to share my experiences about work travel at Shell while continuing to breastfeed my infant to raise awareness about what it takes for me personally to find balance to be successful in both. If you’re a mom, I hope you’ll recognize that many of us are navigating this journey together, and we can and should be advocating for ourselves and supporting each other. If you’re a line manager or a colleague, I hope this helps you understand the hours of planning, logistics, and behind-the-scenes work that so many moms are willing to devote to meet their personal obligations at home and to continue in their career. In September 2023, I returned to work after 5 months of leave with my second child. I travel internationally in my role and had a business trip to London in October 2023. My line manager made no assumptions on my willingness to make the trip, instead, leaving the decision to travel with me. When I stated I was excited to go, I also said I’d need flexibility to work from home more frequently to build a milk stash for my eight days away. I was more effective and efficient working from home (I could pump at my desk), but in the office, I had to step away for 25 minutes every few hours to pump. Over the next few weeks, I built a freezer stash and created an inventory system to track my supply. I navigated and planned logistics to pump on an airplane and new office, store and freeze milk, and transport my stash from overseas. In London, I quietly stepped out of meetings to take pump breaks in the lactation room. I was surprised that our London HQ has a freezer for the sole purpose of storing breastmilk! By the end, I pumped and transported 170-oz of frozen breastmilk back home.     In December 2023 and February 2024, I traveled to Bangalore. I was fortunate to have the same level of support in place to travel, pump, and transport my stash. I can’t say this is always easy – uncertainty about airport security or freezer availability, language barriers, and the constant fear of milk running out before I return home have all added to the mental load of traveling away from my baby. A supportive line manager, flexibility to work from home before a business trip, on-site lactation rooms, and Milk Stork products have all helped me to find balance with my career and breastfeeding. In 2024, working moms (and parents!) should be able to have lofty career goals without compromising on their personal convictions as it relates to raising their family. With the right support systems in place, moms can balance their careers while minimizing the challenges of continuing to breastfeed their baby at home. Comment below with questions you have on how to balance pumping at work, traveling away from baby, transporting milk, or to offer advice you want to share about this topic. I will provide my tips and hints in another post. #shell #workingmoms #breastfeeding #pumping #milkstork

Are you registered for our upcoming webinar with Andrea Ippolito, CEO of SimpliFed: "Breaking the Stigma: How to Talk About Breastfeeding with Your Employees." Register today! #BreastfeedingSupport #HRWebinar #WorkLifeBalance #InclusiveWorkplace https://bit.ly/3Wn1iHo Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024 Time: 2pm ET / 11am PT We know that even with the best intentions, talking about breastfeeding with your employees can be...awkward. We've designed this webinar specifically for HR professionals, focusing on how to effectively communicate with and support breastfeeding and pumping parents in the workplace. Hosted by Kristin Hathorn, Chief of Staff at Milk Stork, and featuring insights from Andrea Ippolito, maternal health/baby feeding expert and CEO of SimpliFed, this session will provide practical tips and comprehensive support strategies to create a breastfeeding-friendly work environment. What You’ll Take Away: ✔️ Establish a Supportive Work Culture: Develop and implement policies and communication strategies that actively support breastfeeding and pumping parents. ✔️ How to Maintain Lactation Spaces: Understand the importance of and steps for setting up comfortable and private lactation spaces in the workplace. ✔️Practical Support for Breastfeeding Employees: Discover which resources and work arrangements can best support breastfeeding employees and promote better work-life balance for parents. ✔️ Virtual Care Solutions: Learn from Andrea Ippolito about integrating virtual care solutions like SimpliFed with Milk Stork to provide comprehensive support for breastfeeding parents. 🔗 Register Now: https://bit.ly/3Wn1iHo

📢 Exciting News! At Milk Stork, we believe in empowering breastfeeding parents across all walks of life, including the high-intensity world of professional sports. That’s why we’re thrilled to kick off #BreastfeedingAwarenessMonth with this special announcement of our partnership with @andmother, an organization founded by Olympian and mom Alysia Montaño, dedicated to creating a more equitable sporting culture for all athletes, especially those who choose to breastfeed. Professional athletes who breastfeed face significant obstacles, from physical demands to lack of support systems. Many are forced to pump-and-dump during competitions or wean earlier than planned. Just like Milk Stork has done to champion working parents in corporate America, &Mother is breaking down barriers and providing essential resources for female athletes, ensuring they can balance their professional and personal lives. Want to learn more? Dive into the full story and discover how you can support breastfeeding athletes. Read more about this exciting new partnership! https://bit.ly/3X3jQOR

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