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In addition to Mamava ’ s original family-style pod , they now also offer the slim and compact Mamava Solo model , as well as the spacious Mamava ADA model that is equipped with grab bars and a turnaround space . “ The Mamava Solo is perfect for smaller spaces in office buildings ,” says Dodson . “ The Mamava ADA is a wonderful option for buildings with more space , and there are many elements of it that are wheelchaircompatible .” waterfalls , that help moms relax . There is a real community of moms that has emerged as a result of our products and our app , and it feels amazing to be able to help provide people with those resources .”
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Dodson says that many businesses purchase Mamava pods due to the fact that their buildings were not designed with recently-passed legislative acts in mind . “ We always say that the ‘ bestin-class ’ option is to have a built-in room with a sink and comfortable furniture . Many businesses overlook lactation rooms when they are building their offices , and then come to us to purchase a Mamava unit to mitigate the situation after the fact . Also , many older buildings cannot be retrofit to accommodate such rooms due to lack of space . In some cases , the zoning permits and electrical and plumbing work necessary to adequately retrofit a space to support a permanently-fixed lactation room is not feasible . Mamava pods provide an easy and streamlined option for businesses and public buildings that are seeking to comply with legislation and offer their employees a safe , private , and inviting place to pump or express breastmilk .”
According to Dodson , all Mamava pods are linked into their proprietary smartphone app , which provides a variety of services . “ Mothers can use our app to find Mamava pod locations , but it doesn ’ t just show the location of our pods . Moms can also use the app to find user-submitted safe areas where they can use a breast pump or breastfeed their babies . They can also use the app to unlock the doors of our pods , and there are additional interactive features , as well . You can adjust the lighting and the fans in the pod , and there are audio tracks of sounds , like
One of Dodson ’ s favorite features of the Mamava smartphone app is their heartwarming “ Words of Support ” feature , which came into existence as a result of encouraging paper notes that were left on the doors of one of the first active Mamava Pods by mothers who used them . “ The ‘ Words of Support ’ feature allows moms to leave positive messages for each other . You can type a note that is connected to the pod that you ’ re in , and when the next user goes in , your note pops up . People write things like , ‘ You ’ re doing a great job !’ It ’ s wonderful to see our community of moms support each other in that way .”
The Mamava smartphone application and website also provide resources for nursing mothers that offer them the opportunity to learn more about laws and regulations regarding breastfeeding , as well as templates that help mothers communicate and share helpful feedback with businesses and transportation facilities . “ If a mother , using the Mamava application , travels through an airport frequently and notices that they do not have compliant
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