Nursing Pods For Breastfeeding Mums

‘Nursing pods’ have now been installed at one of the world’s busiest airports – allowing mothers to breastfeed in private and comfort.

Located in Atlanta, the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has introduced the Mamava pods to help mothers with breastfeeding babes. The pods themselves feature seating, fold-down table and a power supply for the mother’s that use them.

There is also a digital tablet inside the unit which streams content suitable for mothers and their children while they feed.

Four of the pods are now in use around the airport, where previously only public restrooms offered nursing mothers any privacy. The airport is also looking to increase the number available in the near future.

In a recent interview with MailOnline, Director of Policy and Communications at the airport explained:

‘We’ve been listening to our customers over the years, and there’s a real demand for these. It took a little while to get here, but we’ve heard a lot of good things so far.’

The Mamava pods can be found in across the USA in grocery stores, college campuses, federal agencies, sports arenas and malls since they were launched in 2013. Income can be generated from the pods via advertising, which assists with their upkeep.

Image source: Instagram/mamava

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14 Comments

- - mom94125 said
  - 28 Feb 2016
    5:11 pm
that is a great idea and privacy! yes! not a toilet, yes!

- - KrysGrace said
  - 24 Feb 2016
    9:05 pm
What a wonderful idea. At times it can be difficult to find a private place to breast feed.

- - mom156049 said
  - 16 Feb 2016
    9:34 pm
Why can’t they have parent rooms like most places?? I’d get too claustrophobic so definitely wouldn’t use these

- - mom165081 said
  - 12 Feb 2016
    1:04 am
SO what will these nursing mothers do when they are on board the flights? I can tell you, from personal experience, breastfeeding a baby when you are travelling alone and you are seated next to a male passenger, does make you feel uncomfortable.

On a full plane, no one likes being seated next to the momma/bubba combo!

- - renae said
  - 11 Feb 2016
    11:44 pm
What a fantastic idea – I would definitely use these!!

- - BellaB said
  - 11 Feb 2016
    10:40 pm
Hm. A good idea, but there are some locations where something like this could be unsafe.

- - mom160421 said
  - 11 Feb 2016
    7:04 pm
These look like a good idea for those that want to use them. I hope they don’t get used by people for other activities.

- - june11 said
  - 11 Feb 2016
    7:02 pm
I wonder where the ventilation is . It obviously isn’t the door.

- - Lori-Anne said
  - 11 Feb 2016
    5:00 pm
Certainly a good idea. I am not afraid to breastfeed in public… Unfortunately in this day and age so many people get offended by something so natural. These pods allow mothers to be comfortable.

- - rachelvk said
  - 11 Feb 2016
    4:38 pm
Not for me… I am way too claustrophobic!

- - coastalkaryn said
  - 11 Feb 2016
    2:58 pm
gosh, they look claustrophobic to me!

- - Nas01 said
  - 11 Feb 2016
    2:27 pm
This would have come really handy when I was nursing my little ones. Great idea.

- - mom165081 said
  - 11 Feb 2016
    2:06 pm
They have been listening to what customers – men? people who don’t like mothers breastfeeding in public places? As a mum who has done several flights a month with a baby for over a year, I like breastfeeding in the presence of others travelling with me, including children. I hope these pods don’t make mums who choose not to use them the subject of criticism by others.

- - mom90758 said
  - 11 Feb 2016
    1:55 pm
I love the idea. I breastfed my daughter but I never liked much doing it in public. This would be a great help for a lot of mums!!