About Us

60% of mothers in the U.S. stop breastfeeding sooner than they planned ^*

And workplace support is a major factor in this decision.

*Sources: CDC: Breastfeeding Report Card

Only 35% of infants in the U.S. are receiving any breast milk at 12 months old 2

This is a steep decline from the 83% who start out
breastfeeding at birth.

*Sources: CDC: Breastfeeding Report Card

Low rates of breastfeeding add more than $3 billion a year to medical costs for the mother and child in the United States. *

*Sources: CDC: Breastfeeding - Why It Matters

Health Expenditures Per Capita
U.S. Dollars 2022 ^*

^{*Sources: Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker: U.S. Health Spending Comparison}

Breastfeeding is where strength meets devotion

Every drop counts

Every lactation journey looks different, and Milk Stork is here to support you—no matter how long or short yours is.

Breastfeeding is a collective effort

It takes a lot to nourish another human life—emotionally, mentally, and physically.

2014

Kate exclusively breastfeeds her 7-month-old twins

Milk Stork's soon-to-be founder and CEO, Kate Torgersen, returned to work at Clif Bar. She found herself planning a 4-day business trip. She was faced with a dilemma: give her babies formula, figure out a makeshift way to get the breast milk back home, or skip the trip entirely.

And while she didn't consider weaning the babies early, she could understand why many working, breastfeeding moms make that difficult choice.

2014

Kate takes her first solo work trip

She pumped relentlessly prior to the trip to create 2 extra gallons of breast milk to ensure that her babies would have enough to eat while she was away.

During the trip, she pumped every 3 hours—day and night—to maintain her breast milk supply.

She lugged 2 heavy, leaky gallons of breast milk home, using DIY ways to keep it cold on the plane, and enduring a lengthy inspection at airport security.

2015

Milk Stork launches and a new industry is born

In August 2015, Kate and her father, Silicon Valley veteran Mike Torgersen, officially launched Milk Stork.

In doing so, they created the breast milk shipping industry. Since then, we've set the gold standard for breast milk shipping logistics, transformed lactation support in the workplace, and redefined the experience of being a pumping parent.

2024

Milk Stork leads the way

Milk Stork continues to be a game-changer for pumping parents everywhere. Today, more than 850+ companies offer Milk Stork as an employee benefit. We've also expanded our reach to support military families and surrogacy—and we're just getting started!

We're leading a new era of parental support in the workplace.

From the beginning, Milk Stork has brought visibility to the challenges of pumping and motherhood in the workplace.

Today, we partner with family-friendly employers to offer comprehensive parental support during one of life's challenging transitions.