Lactation Pods Now Open in Morris County
Published on August 01, 2024
Commissioners Fund New Program to Support Nursing Mothers
In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, which begins today, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners announced the availability of lactation pods for nursing mothers at four county buildings, including the Morris County Library.
View the Video Announcing the Opening of the Lactation Pods
Commissioner Deborah Smith, chair of the Budget Committee, spearheaded the effort to install the pods, using federal dollars issued to Morris County through the American Rescue Plan Act, with support from fellow commissioners and county personnel.
“Whether they are working or on the go, nursing mothers need to be able to have security and privacy when they are breastfeeding or pumping. I wanted to provide them with an option when they are in county spaces,” said Commissioner Smith.
The pods provide a comfortable, secure space with a fully furnished interior where nursing mothers can breastfeed or pump in privacy. The program targeted areas most heavily visited by new moms in county government facilities at four locations, including:
Celebrated annually from August 1-7, World Breastfeeding Week was created in 1992 by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy and aims to highlight the benefits that breastfeeding can bring to both the health and well-being of babies.
Photo: Commissioner Deborah Smith stands beside the lactation pod located at the Morris County Library.