Mamava

02/24/2026

Talking about breastfeeding at work can, well, kinda suck. Whether you’re an ally or employee, here are talking points to help advocate for workplace lactation support.

1) Breastfeeding benefits babies, mothers, businesses, and public health.
2) Pumping is essential to maintain milk supply.
3) Providing lactation accommodations is the law.
4) Lactation spaces need to be private and sanitary spaces to express milk.
5) Inclusive workplaces support all employees.

Need more info to share? Check out “Breastfeeding Facts to Help Employers Support New Parents”! https://bit.ly/4o8iPQ5

02/22/2026

It’s Breastfeeding in Public Day! 🎉 Until 2018, Idaho said “no” to nursing in public. 😳
At Mamava, we say “yes” to feeding any way that works—breast, pump, bottle, combo, or formula. Our lactation pods give parents a private, comfy spot to nurse, pump, or feed little ones (toddler wrangling optional).

02/14/2026

Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
Flowers are fine.
Support is better. 💗

02/09/2026

Design trivia you didn’t know you needed: the stuff around motherhood really matters.

The Designing Motherhood exhibit traces how everyday objects have shaped birth, breastfeeding, and caregiving over the last 150 years. Spoiler: design has played a big role in who’s supported, who’s ignored, and who’s told to “just make it work.”

We’re honored that Mamava's breastfeeding bench prototype is part of the exhibit. It’s a small object with a big message: parents deserve comfort, privacy, and respect—by design, not by accident.

If you’re near NYC, go see it. You’ll leave thinking differently about design, bodies, and care.

The Museum of Arts and Design’s gallery exhibition features a plethora of reproduction-related objects lining the walls and display cases, from strollers and baby monitors to menstrual products and birth control prototypes. By showcasing the evolution of these products across history, the museum t...

02/05/2026

Keep abreast of the latest lactation legislation and breastfeeding news with The Drop, Mamava's quarterly newsletter. The next one comes out next week!

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02/04/2026

We can’t name the game. But we can tell you this: Breastfeeding fans attending this weekend’s championship matchup at Levi's Stadium will find four Mamava pods on-site to pump or nurse.🏈 🏈

02/03/2026

Happy National Women Physicians Day 🎉
Today honors Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell—the first woman to earn a U.S. medical degree—and the ongoing push for gender equity in medicine.

One thing that actually moves the needle? Lactation support.

Shout-out to hospitals like Brigham and Women’s, Rutland Regional, Atrium Health, and UPMC for backing women physicians with real workplace accommodations.

Learn more about how Brigham and Women's Hospital supports breastfeeding employees: https://bit.ly/3NkznXT

02/02/2026

Did you know that we have a chance to win paid family and medical leave for roughly 3.5 million people in Virginia right now?

We're partnering with the incredible grassroots advocacy groups (Voices for Virginia's Children and Freedom Virginia ) leading the campaigns on the ground in Virginia to put more wind in their sails and help them become the 14th state to pass paid family and medical leave.

Virginia has just a few months to pass this bill, and your voice can help get paid leave over the finish line and win change for roughly 3.5 million families.

If you live in Virginia, use the link below to sign the petition for paid family and medical leave. If you live elsewhere, help us by tagging your friends in the comments. Let's help Virginia win paid leave for millions of families!
https://bit.ly/4tc3Mbd

01/29/2026

Breastfeeding employees are protected by the federal PUMP Act, but many states go further:

🇺🇸 Extended protections beyond 1 year: Colorado, Maine, New York, Vermont, Washington

🇺🇸 Extra workplace lactation space requirements: California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Texas (think outlets and proximity to work)

🇺🇸 Protections beyond employees: 12 states cover students and breastfeeding inmates (looking at you, Missouri and California!)

How does your state measure up? Check our state-by-state guide for the full breakdown. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a9j8Wt

01/28/2026

Can a workplace wellness room work as a lactation space? 🤔 It’s complicated. But here are some pros and cons to consider. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nZy79S

01/27/2026

Teacher. Police officer. Nurse. CEO. Chef.
Breastfeeding moms work everywhere. And they pump at work, too.

This World Breast Pumping Day, we’re celebrating real stories from the Mamava app—and the need for private, clean lactation spaces in every workplace.

01/23/2026

Maternal health doesn’t end at delivery. 💛 Breastfeeding is linked to lower risk of breast and ovarian cancers and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes for mothers—and the CDC notes that longer breastfeeding duration is associated with greater maternal health benefits.¹ ² ³

Support makes the difference:
⭐ Time to pump
⭐ A workplace lactation space
⭐ A culture that understands what breastfeeding parents need

Employers can help by making breastfeeding support part of how maternal health shows up at work.



Sources: WHO • CDC • The Lancet