Mamava nursing and pumping / lactation pods are great way for mommies seeking some privacy to find a private and quiet place to nurse their little ones or even to pump. I have traveled with my nursing infant in the past and would have welcomed something like this.
Mamava who is partnering with Seventh Generation are planning on installing the lactation pods at airports across the U.S. (currently only at NYC airports). I am definite advocate for breastfeeding and believe each mom has a right to do so in public without being ostracized. Breastfeeding is natural and beautiful bonding experience. There are moms that choose to be more discrete and want some privacy. I personally did not feel comfortable and could not breastfeed in public openly and would use a nursing cover. I applaud women that can openly nurse in public but, there are many that chose not to or just can't. I find using restrooms for breastfeeding or even pumping absolutely disgusting. I would not eat my lunch in one nor prepare my food therefore, why should it be different for my child. Also finding a quiet peaceful place to nurse or pump is not feasible in a busy or crowded locations like airports. If you ask anyone that does a lot of traveling with nursing children they can attest that there is just too much commotion and distractions. Having a nice quieter place to relax and spend time with your child is essential.
For those moms that are pumping having a pod like this is relaxing and aids in milk let down while away from their little ones (as mom can concentrate on her child's picture or clips of recorded child voice / crying). Although they might not have their little one with them they still need comfortable place.
I am looking forward in seeing the lactation pods in every airport one day in meantime I can't wait to see where will be their next location. Kudos to Mamava and Seventh Generation.
Per Mamava & Seventh Generation: You can nominate where you would like to see future pods. new crowdsourcing app. map.mamava.com with baby care company Seventh Generation to let moms nominate and also allows you to see where we currently have units in both private and public locations, and gives you the opportunity to share with your social network to generate “votes” for the locations you nominate. At the end of the month (August 2015) four locations for a final round of voting sponsored Seventh Generation will be chosen from the nominations. The two locations with the most votes will receive units from Seventh Generations.
