Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) installed the first Mamava Lactation Pod in Rutland County on Jan. 27, offering a private and accessible space for nursing parents. The state-of-the-art pod is located on the main level near the Allen Street entrance and accessible via the Mamava app. The initiative began in September 2024 when a new mother, an RRMC employee, suggested the installation. Hospital leadership and human resources, nursing, and clinical operations teams quickly approved the project.
“The Mamava Lactation Pod provides a dedicated nursing space for visitors and staff,” said Brian Kerns, vice president of Human Resources. “RRMC is pleased to be a leader in offering this easily accessible unit for lactation support.”
Manufactured in Vermont, the pod features easy-to-clean surfaces, conveniently placed outlets, and a comfortable, private space for breastfeeding or pumping.
“The hospital is proud to support breastfeeding with the installation of the Mamava Lactation Pod,” said Dr. Sarah Decker, medical director of Rutland Women’s Healthcare. “Our teams are dedicated to encouraging breastfeeding, and this space ensures a more comfortable experience for both the baby and parent.”
RRMC’s in-house engineering and maintenance team installed the pod, which has a custom exterior design by Rachel D’Ambruoso of RRMC’s marketing and public relations dept. Awesome Graphics of Rutland installed the design, which reflects a nurturing environment with Vermont’s green mountains and a blue sky motif.
