The Jackson – Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is proud to announce the first Mamava suite installation in Mississippi Airports to support breastfeeding moms! Despite laws that protect nursing mothers, breastfeeding can still feel a bit uncomfortable outside the home to some nursing mothers. This can be especially challenging for traveling mothers. “The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority is proud to take a progressive stance in supporting these women. The very least we can do is to create a supportive and safe environment for mothers who choose to breastfeed,” said CEO, Carl Newman, A.A.E. “This is only the beginning. We look forward to providing more in the future.”
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority is committed to achieving the goals of its Strategic Plan 2021. One of them is Customer Focus, to provide a best-in-class customer experience. The installation of this suite is aligned with this goal and will certainly provide a better customer experience for nursing mothers.
This first suite is located on the East Concourse past the checkpoint for passengers flying on American or United. Mothers have already begun to use the suite. One mother posted a selfie on Instagram utilizing the suite. You could see she was multi-tasking by feeding her child with a bottle in his stroller, while pumping to add to her supply.
JAN is positioned to install another Mamava suite on the West Concourse that serves Delta, Via and soon Frontier passengers, upon the completion of ongoing construction projects.
Created by Mamava, a company dedicated to transforming the culture of breastfeeding by making it easier for more women to achieve their breastfeeding goals, the Mamava suite is a self-contained, mobile pod with comfortable benches, a fold-down table, an electrical outlet for plugging in a breast pump, and a door that can be locked for privacy. The 4-foot by 8-foot pod is meant for individual use, but can fit more than one person, as well as mothers with babies and other children in tow.
“We’re thrilled to support breastfeeding mamas at Jackson – Evers Int’l,” said Sascha Mayer, Co-founder and CEO of Mamava. “We believe that all mamas deserve a clean, comfortable, and dignified place to use a breast pump or breastfeed distraction-free—anywhere, anytime. Mamava pods provide flexibility for facilities and easy access for moms.”
For information about the services offered at the Jackson – Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, please visit our passenger website www.iflyjackson.com.
