HAPPIER MOTHERS HEALTHIER BABIES STRONGER TEAMS

The Workplace Breastfeeding Solution

Employers

‘Through the adequate scaling up of breastfeeding to recommended levels, the lives of more than 820,000 children younger than 5 years old could be saved and 20,000 cases of breast cancer could be prevented annually’ UNICEF

'Breastfeeding support in the workplace - A Global Guide to Employers, also states that, ‘despite these clear benefits, research has found that returning to work without adequate support mechanisms can hamper optimal breastfeeding practices’.

The extraordinary benefits of adding a breastfeeding support package to your wellness programme

  • Lower rates of absenteeism

  • Improved recruitment & retention with lower turnover rates

  • Reduced health care costs due to a reduction in maternal/infant illness

  • Substantial increase in the health of Mother and Baby through breastfeeding

  • Increased employee productivity

  • Increased job satisfaction

  • Improved loyalty and morale

  • Ensures compliance with laws - breastfeeding Mothers are legally entitled to 1 hour breastfeeding/pumping breaks in a dedicated space other than a communal area or a bathroom.

    ‘The provision of workplace breastfeeding rooms, paid breastfeeding breaks and enabling breastfeeding environment and culture are low-cost interventions that can contribute to improve breastfeeding, job productivity and employee retention’ UNICEF.

The Lactation LoungeMidwife Delivered Mother Approved

What we offer

  • ANTENATAL ZOOM SESSIONS

    Understand the art of breastfeeding with our international board certified lactation consultations in a 2 hour zoom session

    Alternatively enquire about our package of 1 hour Lunch and Learn sessions

  • ANTENATAL BREASTFEEDING WORKSHP

    We offer both In person and Online interactive workshop covering the importance of breastfeeding, early newborn behaviour, breastfeeding positions and attachment and how to get breastfeeding off to a good start

  • ONE TO ONE - ANTENATAL CONSULT

    Delve into a personalized program of breastfeeding wisdom that can help you understand previous breastfeeding challenges whilst creating a plan for you in anticipation of the birth of your baby. These sessions can take place at your place of work or at home

  • POST-NATAL HOME VISIT

    90 minute home visit supporting mothers to overcome any breastfeeding challenges they may be experiencing.

  • LACTATION ROOM DESIGN

    Lactation Room Design

    Lactation Room Set up

    Service and Maintenance

    Equipment and Supplies

  • CORPORATE GIFT CARD

    Customise your own gift card

    Add services that you feel supports your employee or colleague

    Add a value that suits your budget

  • Who fed me from her gentle breast, And hush’d me in her arms to rest, And on my cheek sweet kisses prest? My Mother.

    Ann Taylor

  • Thou art thy mother’s glass, and she in thee Calls back the lovely April of her prime; So thou through windows of thine age shalt see, Despite of wrinkles, this thy golden time.

    William Shakespeare

  • "She's the greatest woman I have ever known. Nobody else, except my mother, comes close"

    Johnny Cash - Celebrating International Women's Day highlighting the remarkable June Carter Cash

  • "Sometimes he'll fall and hurt his knee, he'll come to me, suckle at the breast for a moment and then, like magic, all is good with the world"

    Irish Mammy

  • “Something as simple as better breastfeeding could save a million children a year.”

    Anne M Mulcahy

  • ”13 to $20 billion a year could be saved in health care costs by demedicalizing childbirth, developing midwifery, and encouraging breastfeeding.”

    Dr Frank Oski

Meet the Team

  • Lisa Carroll

    Lactation Specialist/Founder

    Lisa, officially outnumbered by her tribe of 5 children ranging in age from a 5 year old to a very grown up 30 year old. Sam, Katie Jo, Louis, Connie and Margot keep her on her toes. She is also an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and a Clinical Midwife Specialist in Lactation at the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin. Lisa’s motto is, ‘‘If you want anything done, ask a busy woman’’.

    She obtained her midwifery degree from Trinity College Dublin and went on to work with The Community Midwifery Team (CMT) in Rotunda for 5 years and subsequently the postnatal ward where she developed a passion for supporting women with early breastfeeding challenges. As part of her work with CMT she cared for women through pregnancy in many of the outlying antenatal clinics and again, at home after their birth.

    Corporate Lactation Support is commonplace in the USA. Lisa would like to see this kind of support offered to every working Mother and Father through company wellness programmes.

  • Marina Cullen

    Lactation Specialist/Founder

    Marina married with 3 children and is the proud mother to Ella 22, Clara 20 and Jacob 17.

    She is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Nurse and Midwife Manager specialising in infant feeding. She holds a level 8 Professional Certificate in Breastfeeding and Lactation and a Level 9 Professional Diploma in Clinical Leadership.

    Having proudly breastfeed her 3 children she feels, each feeding journey has its own unique course. It was through her own breastfeeding experiences that she learned about the importance of receiving non-judge mental, compassionate, skilled support.

    Marina believes knowledge is power and strongly advocates for informed decision making by providing evidence-based education and support.

    By attending our breastfeeding education classes, Marina hopes you will come away feeling confident and empowered in navigating your unique breastfeeding journey too.

  • Sinead Donaghy

    Lactation Specialist/Founder

    Sinead is a dedicated healthcare professional with a passion for supporting families. Married to Justin and a mother of two boys, she qualified as a nurse in 2002 and has since expanded her knowledge and education. Sinead pursued a degree in Counselling and psychotherapy followed by a Masters in Child and adolescents Studies. This learning has given Sinead a true appreciation of the impact that psychological events can have on the human psyche.

    After becoming a mother Sinead’s desire to focus on maternal and child health began. This encouraged her to commence Hdip in Midwifery in 2014. Sinead’s commitment to ongoing learning and development led her to qualify as a Lactation Consultant. She currently works in the Neonatal unit at the Rotunda Hospital where she focuses on supporting and educating mothers on their breastfeeding and lactation during a neonatal admission and thereafter.

    Outside of work Sinead is an active and outgoing individual who enjoys spending time with her family and dog Toby in the outdoors.

Our Ethos

Garnered from decades of experience in Midwifery and Lactation support, we at The Lactation Lounge facilitate employers to foster a healthier, more productive workplace.

We offer holistic breastfeeding support to employers and employees ensuring new Mothers receive the care and resources they need to succeed in both their professional and parenting journey.

Start a conversation

Are you a working Mother interested in knowing how you can engage us to work with your company?

Maybe you’re a business owner who wants to improve supports to your workforce?

Are you an be an expectant parent who wants to join a class, receive information on insurance cover or get a home visit following the birth of your baby?

You might be a HR manager seeking support on compliance with Breastfeeding legislation?

Whatever it is, let’s just start a conversation…….