Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) announced today the first Mamava suite installation in Mississippi airports, a self-contained, mobile pod with comfortable benches, a fold-down table, an electrical outlet for 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.
“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.”
This first suite is located on the East Concourse past the checkpoint for passengers flying on American Airlines or United Airlines, and families have already begun to use the suite. Despite laws that protect nursing mothers, breastfeeding can still feel a bit uncomfortable outside the home for traveling moms.
JAN is positioned to install another Mamava suite on the West Concourse that serves Delta Air Lines, Via Airlines and soon Frontier Airlines passengers, upon the completion of ongoing construction projects.
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) today also received their first Mamava suite, with a second planned to follow.
