Description

“How can businesses better support breastfeeding parents returning to work? Toby Mildon speaks with Ros McFadden, founder of MumPod and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), about the innovative steps organisations can take to foster inclusivity for new parents.”

Episode Overview
In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Podcast, Toby Mildon interviews Ros McFadden, founder of MumPod, to discuss:

• The creation of MumPod, a private, hygienic pod designed for breastfeeding parents in the workplace
• Ros’s journey from midwife to entrepreneur and how her background in design, healthcare, and personal experience inspired MumPod
• The barriers breastfeeding parents face in typical workplace environments
• Why supporting breastfeeding parents is essential for inclusivity and staff retention
• How organisations like the NHS and Apple are already implementing MumPods

Key Takeaways

• Unique Challenges for New Parents: Many parents lack dedicated spaces for breastfeeding or pumping at work, forcing them into inappropriate settings like toilets or cars.
• Innovative Solution: The MumPod is a purpose-built, cocoon-like pod providing a comfortable, hygienic, and private space designed specifically for breastfeeding.
• Supporting Inclusivity: Inclusive work environments must accommodate breastfeeding needs as part of a comprehensive diversity strategy.
• Positive Examples: Organisations like Apple and NHS hospitals have already integrated MumPods, showing leadership in supporting returning parents.

Guest Bio
Ros McFadden is the founder of MumPod and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), dedicated to creating practical solutions for breastfeeding parents. With a background in midwifery, design, and healthcare innovation, she’s committed to advocating for inclusivity in workplaces across the UK and beyond.

Timestamps

• 0:00 – Introduction to the episode
• 3:10 – Ros’s journey from design to healthcare to MumPod
• 10:45 – Challenges faced by breastfeeding parents in workplaces
• 20:00 – Description of the MumPod’s design and benefits
• 30:15 – Success stories from organisations like Apple and the NHS
• 40:50 – Ros’s vision for MumPod and workplace inclusivity

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Links & Resources

• MumPod: MumPod Website
• Contact Ros McFadden: LinkedIn Profile
• Toby's Book: Inclusive Growth by Toby Mildon – Available on Amazon

Contact Info

• Toby Mildon: Website

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