Create a more returnable workplace.
Going back to work is hard enough. Pumping at work shouldn’t add to the burden. MilkMate turns an overlooked friction point for parents into a best-in-class experience, transforming a hidden retention risk into your greatest comeback story.
Returning to work is where companies lose new parents.
Pumping at work is the silent struggle nobody talks about — and one that rarely shows up in an employee survey. But it's happening every day, and it's costing businesses in lost time, disengagement, absenteeism, and ultimately, retention. What looks invisible on paper can have a real impact on your people and bottom line.
of women leave the workforce within a year of returning from parental leave.
Source: McKinsey & LeanIn.Org, Women in the Workplace 2023
average cost to replace a mid-career employee lost to a broken return.
Source: SHRM, Human Capital Benchmarking Report
wasted per parent, per day, on packing, cleaning, and lugging pump parts.
Source: MilkMate install data, 300+ workplaces (2024)
Driving RTO starts with removing the friction that makes showing up harder.
You can require people to come in. But making the workplace worth coming back to is what keeps them there. For a pumping parent, coming in means running this gauntlet — nine steps, three times a day, for the better part of a year. Take it off the table, and the office stops being the harder choice.
Setup
- 01Block the time
- 02Haul the bag
- 03Hunt for a room
- 04Assemble parts
A part is missing
Dread. Go home. Lose the session.
Actual pumping
- 05Pump (~20 min)
Takedown
- 06Disassemble parts
- 07Wash parts
- 08Pack up
- 09Repeat 3×
Logistical hurdles, social anxieties, and lack of accommodations surrounding pumping at work are major drivers preventing women from physically returning to the office.
That's roughly 0.0 workdays lost — per employee, per pumping journey — due to inefficient lactation setups.
min per session
a day
days a week
months on average
The day I was introduced to MilkMate was the day that I realized I can thrive as a working mom.
MilkMate User, Professional Services
Zero setup. Zero cleanup.Complete support.
An all-in-one solution — the pumping equipment, the furniture, and the service — delivered as a single workplace amenity. Parents walk in, pump, and walk out in under 20 minutes. Up to 60 minutes back per parent, per day, across 300+ workplaces in the US and Mexico.
FDA-cleared pump
High-performance, multi-user, closed-loop pump that offers the highest-quality workplace pumping experience.
Ready-to-use kits
Pre-assembled, pre-sterilized shield kits. No packing, no washing, no forgotten parts, no 12-piece reassembly.
Modular furniture
Storage cart, chair, cabinetry, and full-room configurations. Scales from one office to a full campus.
Managed service
We install, restock, support, and report. Zero lift for facilities or HR.
Thousands of minutes saved.
One less thing to carry.
Because the biggest impact isn't measured in minutes.
"The day I was introduced to MilkMate was the day that I realized I can thrive as a working mom."
"There was no more cleaning parts, no more taking this pump with me everywhere I went — I had freedom and I had it at work."
"After my first child, I pumped at work without MilkMate, and it was incredibly taxing on my mental well-being and focus. With MilkMate, I feel confident that I can continue my breastfeeding journey while returning to work."
"It used to take me 30 minutes to wash all the parts—this gave me that time back with my daughter."
"Everything with MilkMate has been wonderful – it is truly life changing!!! I was about to stop pumping and this has definitely extended my pumping journey because of the convenience."
"Not having to carry the pump, not having to worry about forgetting a part, not having to wash the parts at the end of the day—life-changing."
"I'm so happy you have no idea. I'm saving so much time not lugging, unpacking then cleaning and packing it away. It's making being back here so much more productive."
"I couldn't imagine pumping at work without MilkMate."
"If it wasn't for MilkMate, not sure I would have been able to keep pumping."
"Coming back to work and knowing this was available reduced so much stress. It really reduced my mental load during a big transition."
"It's been such a time saver on both ends. Not having to bring anything to and from work has been amazing."
"Having MilkMate has made my pumping experience feel more private and less fussy. Since I don't need a bunch of 'gear,' the whole process feels much easier and faster."
"MilkMate made pumping in office easy – I didn't have to worry about washing pump parts every few hours, or lugging my pump around the office."
"The pump is so strong and so easy to use. This is making my life so much easier!"
"I am so grateful for this service—it took SO MUCH stress off my return to work, truly."
"This is the best pump I've ever used, so much better than my pump at home."
"I was bringing my own because I didn't want to learn a new pump and then one day I tried it and was like, 'what am I doing!'"
"The logistics were giving me anxiety—I was so pleasantly surprised by how seamless it was."
"It's been incredibly convenient and has allowed me to continue my breastfeeding journey for 6 months now."
"I don't have to worry about anything left at home or something running out of battery. Overall, so convenient."
"The day I was introduced to MilkMate was the day that I realized I can thrive as a working mom."
"There was no more cleaning parts, no more taking this pump with me everywhere I went — I had freedom and I had it at work."
"After my first child, I pumped at work without MilkMate, and it was incredibly taxing on my mental well-being and focus. With MilkMate, I feel confident that I can continue my breastfeeding journey while returning to work."
"It used to take me 30 minutes to wash all the parts—this gave me that time back with my daughter."
"Everything with MilkMate has been wonderful – it is truly life changing!!! I was about to stop pumping and this has definitely extended my pumping journey because of the convenience."
"Not having to carry the pump, not having to worry about forgetting a part, not having to wash the parts at the end of the day—life-changing."
"I'm so happy you have no idea. I'm saving so much time not lugging, unpacking then cleaning and packing it away. It's making being back here so much more productive."
"I couldn't imagine pumping at work without MilkMate."
"If it wasn't for MilkMate, not sure I would have been able to keep pumping."
"Coming back to work and knowing this was available reduced so much stress. It really reduced my mental load during a big transition."
"It's been such a time saver on both ends. Not having to bring anything to and from work has been amazing."
"Having MilkMate has made my pumping experience feel more private and less fussy. Since I don't need a bunch of 'gear,' the whole process feels much easier and faster."
"MilkMate made pumping in office easy – I didn't have to worry about washing pump parts every few hours, or lugging my pump around the office."
"The pump is so strong and so easy to use. This is making my life so much easier!"
"I am so grateful for this service—it took SO MUCH stress off my return to work, truly."
"This is the best pump I've ever used, so much better than my pump at home."
"I was bringing my own because I didn't want to learn a new pump and then one day I tried it and was like, 'what am I doing!'"
"The logistics were giving me anxiety—I was so pleasantly surprised by how seamless it was."
"It's been incredibly convenient and has allowed me to continue my breastfeeding journey for 6 months now."
"I don't have to worry about anything left at home or something running out of battery. Overall, so convenient."
"I don't have to worry about anything left at home or something running out of battery. Overall, so convenient."
"It's been incredibly convenient and has allowed me to continue my breastfeeding journey for 6 months now."
"The logistics were giving me anxiety—I was so pleasantly surprised by how seamless it was."
"I was bringing my own because I didn't want to learn a new pump and then one day I tried it and was like, 'what am I doing!'"
"This is the best pump I've ever used, so much better than my pump at home."
"I am so grateful for this service—it took SO MUCH stress off my return to work, truly."
"The pump is so strong and so easy to use. This is making my life so much easier!"
"MilkMate made pumping in office easy – I didn't have to worry about washing pump parts every few hours, or lugging my pump around the office."
"Having MilkMate has made my pumping experience feel more private and less fussy. Since I don't need a bunch of 'gear,' the whole process feels much easier and faster."
"It's been such a time saver on both ends. Not having to bring anything to and from work has been amazing."
"Coming back to work and knowing this was available reduced so much stress. It really reduced my mental load during a big transition."
"If it wasn't for MilkMate, not sure I would have been able to keep pumping."
"I couldn't imagine pumping at work without MilkMate."
"I'm so happy you have no idea. I'm saving so much time not lugging, unpacking then cleaning and packing it away. It's making being back here so much more productive."
"Not having to carry the pump, not having to worry about forgetting a part, not having to wash the parts at the end of the day—life-changing."
"Everything with MilkMate has been wonderful – it is truly life changing!!! I was about to stop pumping and this has definitely extended my pumping journey because of the convenience."
"It used to take me 30 minutes to wash all the parts—this gave me that time back with my daughter."
"After my first child, I pumped at work without MilkMate, and it was incredibly taxing on my mental well-being and focus. With MilkMate, I feel confident that I can continue my breastfeeding journey while returning to work."
"There was no more cleaning parts, no more taking this pump with me everywhere I went — I had freedom and I had it at work."
"The day I was introduced to MilkMate was the day that I realized I can thrive as a working mom."
"I don't have to worry about anything left at home or something running out of battery. Overall, so convenient."
"It's been incredibly convenient and has allowed me to continue my breastfeeding journey for 6 months now."
"The logistics were giving me anxiety—I was so pleasantly surprised by how seamless it was."
"I was bringing my own because I didn't want to learn a new pump and then one day I tried it and was like, 'what am I doing!'"
"This is the best pump I've ever used, so much better than my pump at home."
"I am so grateful for this service—it took SO MUCH stress off my return to work, truly."
"The pump is so strong and so easy to use. This is making my life so much easier!"
"MilkMate made pumping in office easy – I didn't have to worry about washing pump parts every few hours, or lugging my pump around the office."
"Having MilkMate has made my pumping experience feel more private and less fussy. Since I don't need a bunch of 'gear,' the whole process feels much easier and faster."
"It's been such a time saver on both ends. Not having to bring anything to and from work has been amazing."
"Coming back to work and knowing this was available reduced so much stress. It really reduced my mental load during a big transition."
"If it wasn't for MilkMate, not sure I would have been able to keep pumping."
"I couldn't imagine pumping at work without MilkMate."
"I'm so happy you have no idea. I'm saving so much time not lugging, unpacking then cleaning and packing it away. It's making being back here so much more productive."
"Not having to carry the pump, not having to worry about forgetting a part, not having to wash the parts at the end of the day—life-changing."
"Everything with MilkMate has been wonderful – it is truly life changing!!! I was about to stop pumping and this has definitely extended my pumping journey because of the convenience."
"It used to take me 30 minutes to wash all the parts—this gave me that time back with my daughter."
"After my first child, I pumped at work without MilkMate, and it was incredibly taxing on my mental well-being and focus. With MilkMate, I feel confident that I can continue my breastfeeding journey while returning to work."
"There was no more cleaning parts, no more taking this pump with me everywhere I went — I had freedom and I had it at work."
"The day I was introduced to MilkMate was the day that I realized I can thrive as a working mom."
Aggregated from post-session in-app ratings across every MilkMate location.
From turnkey setups to a fully-outfitted room — we meet the workplace where it lives.
Three ways in. All backed by the same FDA-cleared pump, the same ready-to-use kits, and the same A++ user experience standard.
MilkMate Essentials Bundle
Ship-and-Go Kit
$1,550shipping includedFDA-cleared pump, 24 ready-to-use breast shield kits, insert bundle, and user guide. Shipped, unboxed, and in use the same week.
Shop the Essentials Bundle →
MilkMate Managed
Storage Cart + Pump & Parts
$7,350per station annuallyThe complete on-site station: mobile storage cart, closed-loop pump, and ready-to-use kits. We install, restock, report, and support. No plumbing, no build-out, fully turnkey for facilities and HR.
Includes Pumping Perks
MilkMate Enterprise
FULLY FURNISHED + PUMP & PARTS
Custom pricingWhen a room needs a little more: lactation chair, additional storage, multi-station layouts, etc. Includes a complimentary design consult per site. No plumbing, no build-out, fully turnkey.
Includes Pumping PerksTrusted by the people buying it — Heads of People, Workplace Experience, Real Estate, and Facilities.
"From a business perspective, this amenity helped us attract and retain clients. The wellness room became a key stop on tours — it enabled us to close deals we wouldn't have otherwise."
"This is one of those benefits that can make or break whether someone stays with a company. There's a real halo effect — it signals that we support our people so they can be successful."
"MilkMate removed a real time-suck and burden from our associates' day. From a productivity standpoint, the impact is truly amazing."
"Since partnering with MilkMate, our lactating parents on campus have expressed nothing but positive feedback on how comfortable the rooms are and how much time they get back in their day by not having to bring anything to work."
"Our moms love being taken care of. It's a win well beyond logistics at a time when they are doing so much. It's super meaningful to have someone take care of them."
"It isn't just another perk. It's a meaningful resource that can make a real difference for working parents, and I love being able to share that with candidates."
The PUMP Act made a room mandatory.It didn't make it good.
The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act is real federal law, enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor. A locked door and a chair get you compliant. They do not get you retention.
MilkMate takes you from compliance checkbox to competitive differentiator.
Same square footage. A dramatically different experience — high-performance, workplace-ready, and built to match the space it lives in.
Get a complimentary compliance assessment & design recommendation.
We'll audit your current setup against the PUMP Act and send back a room-by-room recommendation. Completely complimentary.
- Break timeReasonable break time to express milk for up to 1 year after a child's birth, each time the employee has need.
- Private spaceA functional space that is not a bathroom, shielded from view, and free from intrusion by coworkers and the public.
- CoverageApplies to nearly all employees covered by the FLSA — roughly 9 million more workers since April 2023.
- EnforcementEmployers must remedy a violation within 10 days of notice. Damages and back pay apply if they don't.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Taking you from compliance checkbox to competitive differentiator.
Same square footage. A dramatically different experience — high-performance, workplace-ready, and built to match the space it lives in.
pumping perksExtending support beyond the Mother's Room.
Pumping Perks is a members-only community for all parents — not just the pumping ones. Exclusive offers and discounts on the brands they already rely on, plus the practical support that makes the return to work survivable. Included with every Full Service Install.
It costs your team nothing to run. It reaches every parent on-site.
Partner brands
Five questions. One tailored fit.
There is a perfect MilkMate solution for every workplace. Tell us about your space and we'll point you at the right MilkMate solution — Essentials, Managed, or Enterprise.
How many US offices are you outfitting?
We'll tailor the recommendation to your footprint.
Making work work for parents.
We're on a mission to turn lactation support from an afterthought into workplace infrastructure — the new gold standard in workplace experience.
