McHenry, IL, May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Medela announced a new initiative to support breastfeeding mothers working away from their babies by awarding free milk shipping. The #MedelaMailMyMilk initiative is designed to support breastfeeding mothers to overcome the challenges of balancing work and breastfeeding, especially those who travel for work without baby. Medela created the initiative to spotlight the critical role of new moms in the workplace while also creating a community of support by encouraging moms to share their stories of perseverance. The initiative was inspired by the real-life story of a pumping mom and navy nurse who experienced unexpected challenges when she made the difficult decision to continue breastfeeding while working away at a military hospital across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This is a perfect example of how one story can inspire a movement,” explains Melissa Gonzales, RN and executive vice president of the Americas for Medela. “COVID-19 has forced parents all over the country to make tough decisions. Lieutenant JG Daughters’ commitment to her baby and her profession is inspiring and we are honored to help her continue along her breastfeeding journey while she continues to care for patients during this critical time in our nation’s history. I hope this story also serves as a reminder for business leaders everywhere to evaluate how they are supporting parents, especially mothers, in the…
