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 film and television sector often face unique challenges when it comes to continuing to breastfeed after returning to work. Long hours, changing locations, and unpredictable schedules can make expressing milk or feeding directly incredibly difficult – even when parents are motivated and determined to continue.
Parents working in the film and television sector often face unique challenges when it comes to continuing to breastfeed after returning to work.
At the same time, the industry is full of progressive, family-minded employers who want to do better but aren’t always sure what meaningful support looks like in practice.
That’s where this project comes in. By understanding the lived experiences of parents in the screen industry, we can start identifying practical steps and solutions that make a real difference – from facilities and flexibility to workplace culture and policy.
About the parent survey
As part of Making Space, we’ve launched a parent survey to hear directly from those who have experienced working in film, television, or production while feeding their baby – in whatever way that looked for them.
Your insights will help shape recommendations and guidelines for studios, production companies, and employers who want to create more inclusive, family-friendly workplaces.
If you’ve worked in the screen industry (in any capacity) and have experience feeding a baby during that time, we’d love to hear from you.
Working together for change
Making Space brings together a diverse mix of expertise – from workplace wellbeing and maternal health to parent advocacy and industry insight.
Our shared goal is to highlight what support looks like in practice and empower organisations to make informed, compassionate choices for their employees and freelancers.
Because when we make space for parents, we make space for healthier families, stronger workplaces, and a more inclusive industry for everyone.