MilkMate Expands Workplace Lactation Solutions Globally
The company provides employers with lactation systems that include hospital-grade pumps and pre-sterilized kits.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Child Care
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Founded in 2020, MilkMate offers workplace lactation systems designed to remove the logistical burden of pumping for working mothers. The company currently operates over 300 installations for more than 100 employers across the United States and Mexico.
Why it matters
The company seeks to bridge a significant gap in corporate support, as research indicates only a fraction of employers currently provide dedicated spaces or break time for nursing employees. By streamlining the process, MilkMate aims to return one million minutes to working parents.
MilkMate has successfully supported over 30,000 pumping sessions and raised $10 million in total capital. The service helps eliminate the 15 plastic pieces typically required for a standard pumping session.
The players
MilkMate
A company that provides workplace lactation systems and support to employers in the United States and Mexico.
The details
MilkMate provides rooms equipped with FDA-cleared multi-user breast pumps and pre-sterilized breast shield kits. The company manages all restocking and maintenance behind the scenes for client employers to ensure a seamless experience.
Timeline
2011: The founder personally experienced the difficulty of pumping in a bathroom.
2020: MilkMate was created to standardize workplace lactation support.
December 2022: The PUMP Act was signed into law, mandating lactation space for employees.
April 2026: A study identified the primary challenge for employers as finding non-bathroom spaces.
Culture Shift
The rise of such services reflects a move away from legacy workplace norms where nursing parents were forced to use bathrooms. This signals a broader societal shift toward integrating family needs into the professional environment as standard policy rather than an afterthought.
For working parents, the availability of these systems can significantly alter daily routines by removing the need to carry and sterilize personal equipment. Employees at participating firms benefit from reclaimed time and improved access to clean, dedicated facilities.
The takeaway
Workplaces that prioritize physical space and support for pumping parents see higher levels of reported seamless transitions for employees. Investing in pre-sterilized, shared equipment reduces the logistical hurdles that often discourage breastfeeding after returning to work.
Further reading
Learn more about evolving standards for parental support in the Child Care section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Forbes.
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