Why Sinn Féin’s Latest Move Matters: Protecting the Right to Breastfeed in Public
You may have seen the news: Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has welcomed progress on legislation aimed at protecting the right to breastfeed (or express milk) in public across Northern Ireland. sinnfein.ie As founder of The Nourish Consultancy, I believe this is a pivotal step – not just for parents, but for how our workplaces […]
Making Space: Supporting Breastfeeding Parents in the Screen Industry
At The Nourish Consultancy, we’re proud to be collaborating with Wonder Works, Lola&Lykke, and Boobingit on a new project – Making Space: Breastfeeding in the Screen Industry. This important initiative aims to explore how the screen industry can better support breastfeeding parents, both on and off set. Why this project matters Parents working in the […]
Supporting Mothers in the Workplace: Reflections from the Women in Business NI Babies & Bumps Event
I was delighted to join the Women in Business NI “Babies & Bumps Networking” event recently as a panel member – an inspiring morning connecting with parents, expectant mothers, and professionals passionate about supporting women through the transitions of pregnancy, parenthood, and return to work. The event created such a warm and open space for […]
How Can you Help Breastfeeding Employees?
In this blog, Professor Sarah Jewell draws on findings from the Maternal Well-Being, Infant Feeding, and Return to Paid Work study, which she led, to explore what kinds of workplace support help breastfeeding employees. It is important to recognise, Infant feeding decisions are personal and what works for one employee may not work for another. […]
A Little Bit of Communication Goes A long Way
Organisations and businesses may think that supporting breastfeeding employees may be difficult or expensive. However, in our study, Maternal Well-Being, Infant Feeding, and Return to Paid Work, the most common answer when we asked mothers what would have helped them balancing breastfeeding and return to work, was a conversation initiated by their line manager/employer. Simply being […]
How Employers Can Prioritise Breastfeeding | World Breastfeeding Week 2025
Each year, World Breastfeeding Week shines a light on the importance of breastfeeding – not just for individual families, but for our collective future. The 2025 theme, #PrioritiseBreastfeeding, invites us to think more broadly about how we can create sustainable support systems that benefit babies, parents, workplaces, and the planet. At The Nourish Consultancy, we […]
Why Hormonal Health in the Workplace Needs to Be Taken Seriously – From Menstruation to Motherhood
The recent Women in Tech: Hormones in the Workplace event at Urban HQ opened up powerful and much-needed conversations around women’s health at work. With topics ranging from PCOS and endometriosis to menopause, it served as a vital reminder that women’s health is a lifelong journey – and one that often goes unsupported in professional […]
Why Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces Retain Talent and Boost Productivity
Supporting breastfeeding in the workplace isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s a strategic move that benefits employers just as much as employees. Businesses that create environments where breastfeeding parents feel supported see measurable returns in staff loyalty, wellbeing, and productivity. 1. Retention of Skilled Staff Returning to work can be a major stressor for new […]
How Workplace Culture and Policies Impact Breastfeeding in the UK Health Sector
Balancing breastfeeding and work is a challenge many mothers face, and for those in the UK health sector, the struggle can be even greater. A recent research article, The Impact of Legal Policies and Workplace Culture on Breastfeeding in the UK Health Sector, sheds light on the barriers healthcare professionals encounter when trying to continue […]
World Breast Pumping Day: Celebrating Strength, Resilience, and Workplace Support
World Breast Pumping Day, celebrated annually on January 27th, is a day dedicated to recognising the incredible effort that goes into providing breast milk through pumping. This day exists to honour the resilience and commitment of mothers who navigate the challenges of expressing milk, whether to overcome feeding difficulties, support premature babies, or balance the […]