Lactation Pods: Inclusive Event + Trade Show Furniture
Event planners juggle countless details—from vendor coordination to trade show furniture rentals—all while ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for every attendee. Increasingly, that means thinking beyond basics like AV equipment and catering. Inclusive event planning now includes quiet rooms, prayer rooms, and, importantly, lactation pods. For short-term needs, pop-up lactation pods provide a turnkey solution to make events more welcoming and accessible for breastfeeding parents.
Why lactation pod rentals are important for inclusive event planning
Events succeed when all attendees feel seen and supported. By including lactation pod rentals in your checklist you demonstrate a commitment to accessibility and inclusion. Supporting breastfeeding parents not only removes barriers to attendance, but also signals that your event values every participant’s experience. Whether you’re planning a small corporate event or a national trade show, adding lactation pod rentals helps create an inclusive environment that meets modern accessibility expectations. It’s a simple step with a big impact on attendee satisfaction and participation.
How pop-up lactation pods work
Support predictable needs
Breastfeeding parents typically need to pump every 2–3 hours. At events, that often means high demand during session breaks and mealtimes. Pop-up pods provide private, reliable spaces when they’re needed.
Scale to your event size
From a small corporate meeting to a large convention, pop-up lactation pods can flex to meet the need. Rent a single pod or convert an entire room into a dedicated lactation lounge with multiple pods.
Simplify logistics
Pod rentals ship directly to venues and are easy to set up, making them a practical choice for short-term events. Weekly rentals keep planning straightforward and cost-efficient.
Best practices for supporting breastfeeding parents at events
Create a welcoming space
An event lactation room should go beyond privacy—it should feel like a retreat. Provide:
Comfortable seating and a small table for pumps
A refrigerator for milk storage
Sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer, and trash bins
Nice-to-have extras: bottled water, tissues, milk storage bags with labeling supplies
Communicate availability early
Include lactation pod locations in pre-event emails, registration materials, and social media updates. Knowing there’s a reliable lactation space may be the deciding factor for whether a breastfeeding parent attends…or not.
Use signage and wayfinding
Clear on-site signage prevents wasted time and stress. Add lactation spaces to the Mamava app so parents can find them before arriving.
Want to learn more about how lactation space rentals work for events? Explore temporary pod options for conferences, trade shows, and off-site meetings.
Mamava designs solutions to empower breastfeeding and pumping parents on the go, like our freestanding lactation pods, Mamava’s lactation space locator app, and other helpful resources.
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