Back to work and Breastfeeding: What employers need to know (and Do)

Join Jessica Heagren, founder of Careers After Babies, and leading breastfeeding specialist Lydia Emmanuel-Desir, for a powerful, practical conversation about what it really means to support breastfeeding mothers at work.

We’ll be unpacking the real-life barriers that new mums face when returning to the workplace, sharing personal stories, busting myths, and — most importantly — offering tangible, easy-to-implement solutions for employers who want to do better (and benefit in the process).

This isn’t a tick-box talk. It’s a refreshingly honest, solutions-focused session for anyone serious about inclusion, retention, and workplace wellbeing.

What we’ll cover:

• The Reality: What breastfeeding parents are up against when they come back to work

• What Good Looks Like: From private spaces to pumping schedules — real support in action

• Legal Must-Knows: Your responsibilities (and opportunities) as an employer

• The Human Impact: How better support boosts wellbeing, loyalty, and performance

• Taking Action: Practical tips to become a breastfeeding-friendly workplace

Who should attend?

HR leaders, line managers, wellbeing champions, DEI teams — and any employer who wants to retain talented working parents.

💡 Takeaway: Walk away with more empathy, clear knowledge of legal and practical frameworks, and ready-to-go strategies to build a breastfeeding-inclusive culture.

Let’s make the workplace work better for new parents — and better for business, too.