The rise of hybrid and flexible working post-pandemic has been a game-changer for many working mothers, allowing them to better balance their professional responsibilities with family life. But now, as more employers push for a return to the office (RTO), these women are facing difficult decisions. According to a recent study, 72% of working mothers said they would have to leave their jobs without a flexible hybrid policy in place at work.

Mothers who have recently given birth face a unique set of challenges. Sleep deprivation, childcare arrangements, separation anxiety, and many other factors can make settling back into professional life difficult. A significant obstacle many new mothers face is contending with inadequate facilities for pumping breastmilk at the office.

In this article, we examine how one key building amenity—a lactation suite, or "mother's room"—creates a triple-win for new mothers, employers, and landlords.

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