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Do I need to have a private space for breastfeeding mothers?

No you don’t. Most mothers are happy to feed anywhere, especially when they know they will be welcomed.  Some mothers might ask you if you have a private space, maybe if their baby is still very young and they feel uncertain about feeding or if they have a baby that is easily distracted so if you have a private space where a mother can sit feel free to offer it to a mother who asks.  It is never appropriate to suggest a mother feed her baby in the toilet or to insist a mother uses a private space if you have one.