11/08/2026
What happens when the champion leaves?
Great workplace support for breastfeeding often rides on one person — a manager, an HR lead, a “Shiro” who just gets it. But what happens when that person moves on?
In this clip, Martha Kimkung makes the case for something more durable: a lactation policy written into the HR manual — a living document that protects a mum’s right to pump and feed, regardless of who’s in the role.
And it cuts both ways. A clear policy protects the organization too, setting boundaries so the support in place isn’t stretched or taken advantage of. Real support isn’t one person’s goodwill — it’s a system built to outlast them.