"The writing is witty and full of truth that only a mother can recognize. The helpful tips and factual information are stellar and reading it is a positive experience in itself." —Laura Berman Fortgang, Personal Coach,
“Child development experts have long recommended to business leaders that they can increase worker productivity and tenure by creating family-friendly workplaces. The tension between trying to be both a competent parent and effective employee comes to life in The Milk Memos, based on exchanges among working mothers in a manner that touches both the heart and mind. These women make their problems palpable and ultimately convey what supports they need to balance work and family life. A must-read for both parents and employers.” —Edward Zigler, Ph.D., Sterling Professor of Psychology, Emeritus, Yale University
"In 12 years working with breastfeeding mothers and their babies, I've never come across a more balanced, practical, and funny how-to guide on managing the dance of working and breastfeeding." —Amanda Ogden, RN, BSN, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
"Being a new, nursing mommy is a big enough challenge. But combine that with working full time and pumping breastmilk several times a day in a janitor's closet, bathroom stall or cubicle, and it's enough to make a post partum mom cry more than she already is. The Milk Memos gives comfort and advice to moms at a time when they need it most. It's a must read for any new Stay-at-Work mommy who's toting a breastpump along with her briefcase." —Wendy Sachs, author of "How She Really Does It: Secrets of Successful Stay-at-Work Moms" |
“While working for IBM, one of my favorite sayings when describing an employee situation was “You can’t make this stuff up.” Well, you can’t. The Milk Memos is about the intersection of real life and real work. For working mothers it will either make them proud about the example of progress and the sense of humanity it portrays, or angry that it does not describe their experience. Either way, it should make them realize how powerful the bond of networking is. For our business leaders, it provides another clarifying example of what constitutes sincere, believable and effective senior executive behavior. Such behavior sends creditable messages to women that they are valued members of our workforce, and that their life experiences must, with respect, be taken into consideration when managing our talent base, and that it is understood that old culture rules have no place in managing today’s workforce.” —Ted Childs – Retired Vice President, Global Workforce Diversity, IBM, and Principal, Ted Childs LLC
“As a pediatrician and a mother, I must say, The Milk Memos is a must read for breastfeeding mothers returning to work. Not only is the book a funny and practical guide to pumping at work, but it also addresses issues of finding the right childcare, balancing work and home obligations, dealing with sleepless nights, and coworkers who are not supportive of your breastfeeding choice. All working mothers should have a support group such as the one created in this book. As a society, we need to value the benefits of flexible work schedules, balancing career and home, doing what works for each individual family, and breastfeeding if possible. The Milk Memos is not only helpful, but it is refreshingly funny.” —Janet Legare, M.D. Pediatrician |