For new mothers and mothers traveling to a place for the first time can be a hassle especially if they have to breastfeed their baby or express milk. Davao has large malls and it can be daunting to find their breastfeeding stations. So here is your guide to the Breastfeeding Stations in Davao Malls.

Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act

Section 11 (Chapter 3) of Republic Act No. 10028 known as the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009 institutionalizes the establishment of lactation or breastfeeding stations in all establishments.

Establishment of Lactation Stations. – It is hereby mandated that all health and non-health facilities, establishments or institutions shall establish lactation stations. The lactation stations shall be adequately provided with the necessary equipment and facilities, such as: lavatory for hand-washing, unless there is an easily-accessible lavatory nearby; refrigeration or appropriate cooling facilities for storing expressed breastmilk; electrical outlets for breast pumps; a small table; comfortable seats; and other items, the standards of which shall be defined by the Department of Health. The lactation station shall not be located in the toilet.

Breastfeeding Stations in Davao Malls

Here are the list of Breastfeeding Stations in Davao Malls and Shopping Centers:

MALL	Breastfeeding Station	Landmarks
ABREEZA AYALA MALL	Family Lounge, 2nd Floor	One entrance near Robinson’s Deparment Store, another entrance near Sneaker Club
GAISANO MALL OF DAVAO	Upper Ground Floor	Near the Comfort Rooms, entrance near the Department Store entrance
SM CITY DAVAO	2nd Floor	Near the stairs at the bridge between The Annex and the main mall
SM LANANG PREMIER	3rd Floor, Mall Clinic	Enter hallway near Goldilocks
S&R DAVAO		Near the Comfort Rooms, enter hallway beside the food court cashier

There are also Breastfeeding Stations in NCCC Mall Buhangin, NCCC Main Uyanguren, NCCC Panacan, NCCC Centerpoint Matina, and NCCC Calinan.

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