Balancing work and motherhood is a challenge for many women in the workforce. As women become a larger portion of the workforce, workplaces must adapt to accommodate the needs of mothers. One aspect of motherhood that is particularly stressful for many mothers in the workplace is breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is highly recommended for children up to the age of 6 months. However,due to unsupporting workplaces, many mothers are left in dilemma where they must choose from pumping at work or giving their newborn child formula milk. New research has been produced by the University of Arizona revealing that mothers who aren’t supported to pump at work are less productive at their work tasks and in their ability to pump sufficient amounts of milk. The research is critical as it points to a need to develop more support programs for mothers in the workplace.
See "What an unsupportive work environment actually costs nursing mothers", Cassie Werber, Quartz at Work, November 4, 2019