We believe all mamas everywhere deserve to pump in a comfortable, safe space whether they’re at home, on-the-go, or at work.
In 2018, we launched Pumping Room Makeover in response to moms who were tired of nursing and pumping in closets, bathrooms, or conference rooms. We’ve helped makeover pumping spaces in offices, a NICU, and even Aeroflow Breastpumps mamas’ homes.
This year, we’re excited to bring Pumping Room Makeover to more of our mamas!
- Launching a contest for a makeover at a business nominated by you.
- Spreading pumping space joy to pregnant and breastfeeding moms. Follow us on Instagram for giveaway details!
Pumping Room Makeover is back!
Watch this space for details, coming this month!
Pumping Room Makeover is back!
Nominate your place of work, gym, local museum or kid-friendly play place–no place is off limits as long as it already has a dedicated pumping space that’s ready for a facelift!
Visit our contest page for contest details and to submit your nominations. Follow us on Instagram to stay up-to-date on the finalists and grand prize winner!
We support your right to pump and celebrate your breastfeeding journey.
You’re doing all the hard work to breastfeed or pump for your baby, but we know there are outside factors that can impact your breastfeeding journey. In 2024, we surveyed Aeroflow Breastpumps moms to understand more about their pumping at work experiences and stigmas around breastfeeding.
82%
of moms surveyed believed their place of employment could provide more support & resources to help balance breast pumping and workload.
83%
of moms still felt a stigma around breastfeeding and pumping at work.
69%
said they have a pumping policy at their workplace. This is an increase of 20% since our 2018 survey!
We’re thrilled to see that more moms feel like they have maternity plans and pumping policies at work to support them, but we know there’s still opportunity to support moms at work and on-the-go. Pumping Room Makeover is one piece of our mission to help reduce stigmas around breastfeeding, support moms looking for safe spaces to pump and breastfeed, and provide access to resources and care for pregnant and breastfeeding moms.
Our goal is to help improve breastfeeding journeys one pump, one class, and one space at a time.
Past Makeovers
Check out some of the spaces we’ve helped make over for pumping moms.
Air Base Child Development Center at Joint Base Charleston
We helped transform the space from a storage area with uncomfy furniture and very little privacy to a comfortable, safe space.
BEFORE
“We currently have a small room in the daycare center that is like storage for furniture and has uncomfortable couches and rocking chairs that face an open window with no milk storage access. I am a nursing mother and every day when I go into the room to feed my son or pump I have to rearrange the furniture and find a plug. I also hear of many moms who quit nursing because of lack of privacy to pump.”
AFTER
“Our military and civilian mothers now have a modern and comfortable place to support their breastfeeding requirements for their newborn children!”
Saint Thomas Midtown NICU
We know that pumping is an important way to feel connected when you have a baby in the NICU. We were so happy to makeover 2 pumping rooms at the Saint Thomas Midtown NICU to give moms the pumping space they deserve.
BEFORE
“Pumping is often the only thing a NICU mom feels she can do for her infant. There’s lots of guilt in delivering early (although completely out of control). So to give the mothers and babies of Saint Thomas Midtown NICU an oasis to retreat to and just relax while they pump would be amazing. A room that would decrease stress, increase oxytocin, and be an escape for moms to make more milk in is the goal. The NICU journey can be quite the roller coaster ride with lots of highs and lows – our moms deserve a great room!”
AFTER
“The pumping room makeover in the Saint Thomas Midtown NICU has been such a blessing! The calming colors, sound machine, ambient lighting, comfortable seating, and pictures of families holding their babies skin to skin created the perfect setting for moms to come relax while pumping that liquid gold.”
North Carolina Partnership for Children
Our Pumping Room Makeover program allowed NCPC to not only makeover their own pumping space, but also select Smart Start Local Partnerships' spaces.
BEFORE
“It is so critical that NCPC’s employees have the opportunity to support their children as needed. The donation from Aeroflow will allow NCPC to give back to employees who are working so diligently to provide safe, family-friendly spaces for North Carolina’s youngest citizens.”
AFTER
“The funding we received has allowed us to support families and employees during their breastfeeding journey with needed items as well as open doors for conversations about what support looks like for nursing mothers.”
Aeroflow Breastpumps Mamas’ homes
In the midst of COVID, we supported moms across the country with funds for mini at-home or at-work makeovers.
“I work as a Labor & Delivery nurse so it can be hard for us nurse mamas to get away from the floor to pump. This prize would not only give me the funds to create a pumping area in my home, but would also bless my fellow pumping nurses at work with a better setup to pump while we take care of laboring mams!”
-Ellysa F.
“As a special education teacher, things look very different this year due to the pandemic. As the students need more space, I sacrificed most of mine… Now I will need to get creative on how to continue my breastfeeding journey at work. I gave up my desk area to make room for my students. Winning this would give me the opportunity to create a “mini” pumping area in my classroom while keeping my pumping materials safe from germs!”
-Kayla M.
“My little girl is still in the NICU due to some developmental delays with her Down Syndrome. As much as I am able to be at the hospital, I still do a majority of my pumping at home. Not having her near when I pump, not being able to connect with her has been difficult. I’d love to be able to create a space that cultivates an environment much different than the empty crib I pump near.”
-Megan W.
“I was super excited to be able to pump at work. I know that sounds crazy, but my office had a nice and private lactation room with a hospital grade pump and free milk storage bags. Since COVID-19 hit, my home and my office are now merged and I don’t have a designated serene space to pump in peace. I’d love to makeover a corner of my home office with an organizer cart, a comfy recliner, cozy lighting, and a mini fridge.”
-Rachel L.
Resources to Support Your Pumping Journey
Pumping Room Checklist for Work
Pumping Bag Checklist On-the-Go
Lactation Space Checklist Home & Work
Did you know that new moms today are returning to work in record numbers? It's true! But there's a problem... Many find that their work environment isn't conducive to a successful breast pumping experience. They wind up crowded into a supply closet or hiding in their car as they try to produce milk to feed their baby.
We can do better! That's why we've partnered with Lansinoh to provide a $10,000 Pumping Room Makeover to one winning business.
Submit the form below to nominate your employer. Don't wait to act on this opportunity, the contest closes on November 15th. Winners will be notified on December 6th.
1 Grand Prize Winner Will Receive:
- $10,000 Stipend for Makeover
- Gift Basket with
- Lansinoh Wearable Pump
- HPA® Lanolin
- Organic Nipple Balm
- Soothies Gel Pads
- Lansinoh Silicone Breast Pump
- 3-in-1 Breast Therapy Packs
- Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads
- Washable Nursing Pads
- Lansinoh Manual Pump
- Breastmilk Storage Bags
- Feeding Bottles
4 Additional Winners Will Receive:
-
Gift Basket with
- Lansinoh Wearable Pump
- HPA® Lanolin
- Organic Nipple Balm
- Soothies Gel Pads
- Lansinoh Silicone Breast Pump
- 3-in-1 Breast Therapy Packs
- Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads
- Washable Nursing Pads
- Lansinoh Manual Pump
- Breastmilk Storage Bags
- Feeding Bottles
By The Numbers
Survey results from a 2019 pull of more than 1,000 Americans point to a lack of support and acceptance for women nursing or pumping in public spaces.
Findings from a July 2022 survey suggest that broadened access to lactation services through insurance coverage and employer benefits would enable moms across the country to more easily meet or exceed their breastfeeding goals.
We wanted to know if breastfeeding moms in the workplace were feeling supported, so we surveyed 770+ expectant moms to understand their experience.
Having a safe, private space to express milk at work is a benefit for both moms and employers. Get started on your back to work breastfeeding plan and building your perfect lactation room with the checklist provided.
Federal law requires employers to provide break time and private space (away from view and free from intrusion) for expressing breast milk for one year after a child's birth.
Did You Know?
Did you know that under the Affordable Care Action Fair Labor Standards Act, employers must provide a reasonable amount of break time and space to express milk as frequently as needed (up to one year postpartum) for their nursing employees? This space cannot be a bathroom, and must be shielded from view/free from intrusion by coworkers or the public. Yet according to an Aeroflow Breastpumps survey, 53% of working mothers indicate they don’t have a designated lactation area with the supplies needed for successful pumping on the job.
Research has proven that supporting new moms in the workplace provides major benefits for employers – such as decreased turnover rates and use of sick days, increased productivity and overall job satisfaction, as well as savings in healthcare costs/employee expenses. "If we are truly dedicated to seeing mothers succeed in the workplace, we need to offer a quiet and welcoming space to pump at work," says Jennifer Jordan, Director of Mom & Baby at Aeroflow Healthcare.
The History of Pumping Room Makeover
Our annual Pumping Room Makeover contest began in August of 2018 in response to an overwhelming amount of feedback from our mamas who are tired of nursing & pumping in closets, bathrooms, conference rooms, the car, etc (all of which provide limited to no privacy or comfort) throughout the workday. These challenging conditions often make it difficult for working moms to produce milk. On top of that, the added stress ultimately forces many to choose between feeding their babies and going back to work.
From the Department of Defense Military Base in Charleston, SC to Saint Thomas Midtown NICU in Nashville, TN, Aeroflow Breastpumps believes that no mama deserves to pump in a bathroom stall… No mama deserves to pump in a supply closet, their car, a conference room or anywhere else that’s not fit for adequate breast pumping while on the job. We strive to make a difference & ultimately create change within the workplace – one pumping room makeover at a time.
“Joint Base Charleston is one of 12 Department of Defense Joint Bases and a host to over 60 DOD and federal agencies. The 628th Air Base Wing delivers installation support to a total force of over 90,000 Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, civilians, dependents and retirees across four installations including the Air Base and the Naval Weapons Station.
We currently have a small room in the daycare center that is like storage for furniture and has uncomfortable couches and rocking chairs that face an open window with no milk storage access. I am a nursing mother and every day when I go into the room to feed my son or pump I have to rearrange the furniture and find a plug. I also hear of many moms who quit nursing because of lack of privacy to pump.”
"On behalf of the Air Base Child Development Center, I want to thank Aeroflow Breastpumps for selecting our facility to receive their first-ever ‘Pumping Room Makeover’ and I also want to recognize Dr. Mamie Futrell, a parent of children enrolled in our program, who submitted our facility for this contest,” said Judith Jackson, Air Base Child Development Center director.
“Our military and civilian mothers now have a modern and comfortable place to support their breastfeeding requirements for their newborn children!"
“Pumping is often the only thing a NICU mom feels she can do for her infant. There’s lots of guilt in delivering early (although completely out of control).
So to give the mothers and babies of Saint Thomas Midtown NICU an oasis to retreat to and just relax while they pump would be amazing. A room that would decrease stress, increase oxytocin, and be an escape for moms to make more milk in is the goal. The NICU journey can be quite the roller coaster ride with lots of highs and lows – our moms deserve a great room!”
“The pumping room makeover in the Saint Thomas Midtown NICU has been such a blessing! The calming colors, sound machine, ambient lighting, comfortable seating, and pictures of families holding their babies skin to skin created the perfect setting for moms to come relax while pumping that liquid gold.
We are so grateful for Aeroflow Breastpumps support in making this dream come true!”
Previous Company Nominations
But what does a comfortable, welcoming space for pumping mothers in the workplace look like? Check out our recommendations below!
If your employer isn’t providing a basic pumping space, we encourage you to initiate conversations around the benefits employers reap from improving their maternity & lactation policies.
Pumping Room Makeover In The News
- Medela and Aeroflow Breastpumps Launch Dream At-Home Breastfeeding & Pump Room Makeover Opportunity for Moms Across the Country
- Win a Pumping Room Makeover from Medela & Aeroflow
- Aeroflow Breastpumps To Provide Pumping Room Makeover
- Saint Thomas NICU Wins Aeroflow Breastpumps' Pumping Room Makeover
- Joint Base Charleston Wins Aeroflow Breastpumps’ Pumping Room Makeover
- Aeroflow Launches Pumping Room Makeover Contest
- Working Mamas, Your Workplace Could Win A New & Improved Pumping Room — Here's How