the mothering room makeover: how to make the pumping room more comfortable
We believe that the mothering room makeover is really about how to make the pumping room more comfortable. We're out to elevate the experience of nursing and pumping everywhere, which is why we were honored to partner with Well Rounded NY to share some of our mothering room makeover tips.
The Mothering Room Makeover: How to make the pumping room more comfortable
as originally posted on Well Rounded NY
Beyond support, what moms need most when going back to work while breastfeeding is a space to pump. One that’s clean, private and, at the very minimum, equipped with a place to sit and an outlet.
“A place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public,” is the requirement for employers, set by the Affordable Care Act in 2010. While it’s a great start, the reality is, dedicated mothering room spaces are often hard to come by and most are makeshift, cold, and leaving much to be desired. (We’ve seen a few too many bathroom stalls and closets from where moms pump.)
We think we can do better than that when it comes to lactation rooms...
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