Employers

At CLS, we help employers create breastfeeding-friendly workplaces that honor the needs of their staff who are new moms. Our services are designed to help your employees continue breastfeeding while remaining productive and engaged at work. 

Research has shown that new moms who are providing milk for their babies are less likely to miss work, have lower medical costs and health insurance claims, and are more loyal to the company.

Women make up 57% of the U.S. workforce, but many may choose not to return to work after childbirth due to the overwhelming challenge of balancing breastfeeding with their careers. 

One of the most significant barriers for working mothers is the absence of a safe, private lactation space, paired with a lack of supportive systems that accommodate their needs. Supporting breastfeeding employees can help you retain your experienced employees, substantially adding to the company’s experienced workforce.

At CLS, we offer dedicated employee support programs to uplift and empower nursing mothers returning to work. Our three packages offer Comprehensive Lactation Programs designed in alignment with the Surgeon General’s recommendations and thoughtfully tailored to meet the needs of your employees. 

With virtual visits and access to personal lactation consultants, we ensure every new mom receives individualized, expert guidance wherever they are in their breastfeeding journey. 

Our programs build a supportive workplace culture, helping you create informed, compassionate, and practical systems that allow breastfeeding employees to thrive both at work and at home.

Our Silver Package provides employees with valuable education and a dedicated, clinically trained partner who provides nursing support, guidance, and training.

The Silver Package includes:

• Personal lactation consultant
• Prenatal breastfeeding educational package
• 6-call telephone calls through the breastfeeding journey
• Virtual lactation visit
• Administration of a company-sponsored breast pump subsidy program
• Unlimited call-in program until weaning

Our 6-call lactation support includes:

• 1 Prenatal Call: The assigned lactation consultant for your employee will connect with them during pregnancy to help them prepare for breastfeeding.
• 3 Postpartum Calls: These calls are conducted during maternity leave to ensure the breastfeeding relationship is well established and progressing smoothly.
• 1 Return-to-Work Consultation: We schedule this call 2–4 weeks before returning to work to help your employee plan and navigate breastfeeding as a working mom.
• 1 After Return to Work Call: This call is placed a few weeks after returning to work to support mom with any concerns about her milk production, pumping, or building freezer stash.

The breastfeeding mom can reach out to our lactation consultant at any time during her breastfeeding journey for guidance or support. If the mother is not returning to the workplace, our consultant will be available for an assessment call.

Our Gold Package provides your organization with an assessment of your office-based facilities and long-term support and education for breastfeeding employees. 

As a Gold Partner, your organization and employees who are new mothers receive essential guidance and support to help working moms thrive both in their professional roles and their motherhood journey.

The Gold Package includes:

• Personal lactation consultant
• Prenatal breastfeeding educational package
• 10-call lactation outreach program through the breastfeeding journey
• Virtual lactation visit
• Administration of the company-sponsored breast pump subsidy program
• Unlimited call-in program until weaning
• Assessment of facilities and lactation rooms
• Corporate policy review and recommendations
• 6 Webex classes per year
• Corporate on-site hospital-grade breast pump rental
• CLS Ships program to safely ship breast milk home within the U.S.
• NICU program

Our 10-call lactation support program includes:

• 1 Prenatal Call: Our lactation consultant connects with the employee during pregnancy to help them prepare for breastfeeding.
• 4 Postpartum Calls:  These calls are scheduled during maternity leave to ensure breastfeeding is well established and any early challenges are addressed.
• 1 Return-to-Work Consultation: It is a comprehensive planning call 2–4 weeks before returning to work, focused on easing the transition.
• 4 Monthly Post-Return Calls: We provide ongoing monthly support for four months after returning to work, covering topics such as:
  • Pumping schedules
  • Traveling for work
  • Introducing solid foods
  • Strategies for maintaining milk supply while working

If the breastfeeding employee is not returning to the workplace, she will still receive a personalized assessment call tailored to her goals.

Our Platinum Package provides all of the same services as the Gold Package, plus additional on-site resources, including hospital-grade pumps and ongoing Webex training for mothers and staff. 

The Platinum package includes:

• Personal lactation consultant
• Prenatal breastfeeding educational package
• 12-call lactation outreach program through the breastfeeding journey
• Virtual lactation visit
• Administration of the company-sponsored breast pump subsidy program
• Unlimited call-in program until weaning
• Assessment of facilities and lactation rooms
• Corporate policy review and recommendations
• 12 Webex classes per year
• Corporate on-site hospital-grade breast pump rental
• CLS Ships program provides fast, reliable breast milk shipping services for both domestic and international destinations
• NICU program
• NICU gift package

Our comprehensive 12-call program offers consistent, personalized support throughout your breastfeeding journey:

• 1 Prenatal Call: An introductory session is scheduled by our lactation consultant to prepare and educate mothers before the baby arrives.
• 6 Postpartum Calls: These calls are scheduled during maternity leave to establish and support a successful breastfeeding relationship.
• 1 Return-to-Work Consultation: A detailed planning call is arranged 2–4 weeks before returning to work to help ease the transition.
• 4 Monthly Follow-Up Calls: Once the mother is back at work, our lactation consultant provides monthly support for four months, addressing:
  • Pumping strategies and schedules
  • Maintaining milk supply
  • Introducing solid foods
  • Managing travel while breastfeeding

If a mother is not returning to the workplace, she will still receive a customized assessment call to continue receiving support aligned with her goals.

At CLS, we understand that a private, safe, and respectful space is essential for supporting nursing mothers in the workplace. We help you design and implement lactation rooms that meet both legal requirements and the real-life needs of breastfeeding employees.

According to federal law, the space provided for expressing breast milk cannot be a bathroom, must be free from intrusion, and shielded from view. Our team works directly with your organisation to ensure these standards are met while also promoting a warm, welcoming environment that supports a mom's comfort, dignity, and well-being.

Our team offers expert guidance on:

• Selecting a dedicated, accessible location for the lactation space
• Ensuring the room includes essentials like comfortable seating, a flat surface for the pump, an electrical outlet, and nearby access to running water
• Providing signage and policies that protect the space and minimize disruptions
• Offering flexible solutions for small businesses or non-traditional workplaces

With thoughtful design and expert input, your lactation room can become a meaningful expression of your organization’s support for working families — a key part of a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

A supportive workplace begins with clear, compassionate, and actionable policies. Our team helps you design and implement lactation support policies that not only comply with federal and state laws but also reflect a genuine commitment to the well-being of your breastfeeding employees.

Our team helps you create policies that:

• Meet legal standards, including the federal Break Time for Nursing Mothers law and relevant state-specific regulations.
• Clearly outline the rights of breastfeeding employees, including access to time and a private space to pump.
• Establish expectations for supervisors and staff to ensure respectful implementation.
• Define procedures for requesting lactation accommodations.
• Promote equity and inclusivity, so all nursing moms can access the support they need.

We also provide templates, staff training materials, and communication strategies to help integrate policies into workplace culture with empathy and professionalism.

Business travel should not interrupt a mother’s ability to nourish her baby. Our CLS Ships service is designed to help breastfeeding employees continue to provide breast milk for their infants, even when they’re away from home.

With CLS Ships, breastfeeding employees can confidently ship milk home quickly and safely. This program removes the logistical burden from mothers and employers alike, offering reliable and sensitive support.

CLS Ships includes:

• Live customer support either by speaking with a real person or using our user-friendly web platform to input details and place product orders
• Easy, one-time registration for seamless use 
• 365-day access to RN/IBCLC consultants for professional support and education
• Individualized travel guidance to support each mother’s needs and travel schedule
• Unlimited destinations to ship breast milk home, no matter where work takes you
• Real-time tracking of your milk for added peace of mind

CLS Ships empowers breastfeeding employees to stay connected to their babies, ensuring continuity of care while advancing in their careers.

Our team helps you support your breastfeeding employees and build a more inclusive workplace. From private lactation room design to personalized support and employee education, our tailored programs make it easier for working moms to thrive at work.

To learn how we can support your organization in implementing a lactation program, please call our office at 888-818-5653 or request an appointment using our contact form.