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Breastfeeding Stations in Davao Malls

Breastfeeding Stations in Davao Malls

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.

SM City Davao's Breastfeeding Station Signage
SM City Davao’s Breastfeeding Station Signage

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.

SM Lanang Premiers Breastfeeding Station
SM Lanang Premier’s Breastfeeding Station

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:

MALLBreastfeeding StationLandmarks
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 DAVAO2nd FloorNear 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 DAVAONear 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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