Philadelphia Launches Lactation Space Finder App for Nursing Parents

The City of Philadelphia has launched a Lactation Spaces Finder App to help breastfeeding and pumping parents find private, safe, and clean areas across the city. The app is free and easy to use, allowing users to see a map of lactation spaces, view amenities, filter results, and contact the space administrator. The app is part of the City's efforts to support nursing parents and families, and aligns with the national PUMP Act that grants workers the right to take breaks and use a private space to pump milk at work.

The City of Philadelphia has recently introduced a new digital tool aimed at supporting breastfeeding and pumping parents across the city. The Lactation Spaces Finder App is designed to help parents locate private, safe, and clean areas where they can comfortably breastfeed or pump milk. The app is free to use and offers a variety of features, including a map of lactation spaces, amenities, filtering options, and contact information for space administrators.

The app is part of the city's broader efforts to promote and support nursing parents and families. It aligns with the national PUMP Act, which grants workers the right to take breaks and use a private space to pump milk at work. This initiative is particularly timely, given the challenges faced by new parents in balancing work and breastfeeding or pumping.

The app's launch comes at a critical moment as many new parents are navigating the complexities of returning to work while continuing to breastfeed or pump. According to a recent Reddit post [2], a daycare worker in Philadelphia struggled with the logistics of pumping milk while at work. The app aims to address these challenges by providing a centralized resource for finding suitable lactation spaces.

The Breastfeeding and Lactation team at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has also been actively supporting new parents in their breastfeeding and lactation journeys. The team offers a range of resources, including lactation consultants and a mothers’ milk bank, to assist caregivers in achieving their breastfeeding goals [1].

The Lactation Spaces Finder App is expected to have a significant impact on the city's nursing parents by providing them with a convenient and reliable way to access private and supportive spaces. This initiative not only supports individual families but also aligns with broader public health goals of promoting breastfeeding and supporting working parents.

References:
[1] https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensHospitalofPhiladelphia/posts/our-breastfeeding-and-lactation-team-aims-to-help-every-new-parent-achieve-their/1154516086713995/
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/breastfeeding/comments/1mkhi60/daycare_that_i_work_at_said_i_cant_nurse_my_baby/