How Paid Family Leave Boosts Breastfeeding

In the absence of a national paid family leave policy, employers play a critical role in creating the infrastructure working parents need.

ResourcesMegan FulwilerFebruary 16, 2024Support Breastfeeding

Lactation Room Requirements for Employers

Providing a workplace lactation room for breastfeeding employees to pump is a legal requirement for employers in the U.S. For employers unsure where to start, here are expert answers to commonly asked questions.

ResourcesMegan FulwilerNovember 1, 2023Lactation Space Design, Compliance

Mamava and Medela's 2023 State of Breastfeeding Survey

Mamava and Medela asked more than 15,000 breastfeeding parents about their experiences, workplaces, and challenges. Key takeaway: Breastfeeding parents need more support and societal infrastructure.

Resources, NewsMegan FulwilerJuly 25, 2023

Workplace Wellness Rooms & Lactation Spaces: Answers to FAQs

If your organization is designing a workplace wellness room—and considering including a lactation space within it—here are some answers to frequently asked questions.

ResourcesMegan FulwilerNovember 28, 2022Lactation Space Design

Workplace Lactation Spaces: Build, Convert, or Buy?

Federal law requires employers to provide a workplace lactation space for breastfeeding employees. Use these questions to decide whether to build, convert, or buy a lactation space.

ResourcesMegan FulwilerOctober 21, 2022Lactation Space Design

How to Fund a Mamava Pod

Creative ways to fund a Mamava pod—from federal grants to sponsorship opportunities.

Resources, Support BreastfeedingMegan FulwilerOctober 13, 2021Support Breastfeeding

Lactivate for Pumping Spaces at Work

Wondering how to sell-in a lactation space at work? Here are seven steps to being an effective lactivist.

ResourcesNicci MiccoJune 25, 2020Support Breastfeeding

Are Your Lactation Accommodations Sufficient Post-COVID?

Having a dedicated, secure, and clean space for breastfeeding employees is more critical than ever. Here are recommendations to help ensure a sanitary lactation accommodation.

ResourcesNicci MiccoJune 15, 2020Lactation Space Design

How to Write a Workplace Lactation Accommodation Policy

A lactation accommodation policy celebrates support for breastfeeding employees. Mamava has curated examples, models, and templates for organizations to use.

ResourcesMegan FulwilerMarch 13, 2020Support Breastfeeding

How to Design a Lactation Space

Four things to consider when designing a lactation space.

Resources, Lactation Space DesignSascha MayerOctober 18, 2019Lactation Space Design

The Golden State’s Lactation Law Gets a Gold Star

California leads the way on legislation that goes above and beyond the federal PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act.

ResourcesMegan FulwilerOctober 15, 2019Compliance

Using Smart Technology to Support Breastfeeding Parents

Designing lactation spaces means understanding breastfeeding parents’ physical, emotional and logistical considerations. At Mamava we think that smart technology can help.

ResourcesMegan FulwilerJuly 11, 2019Support Breastfeeding