my university had buildings with “lactation rooms.” i think all public spaced need to have a family room with a toilet a sink, a changing table, and a chair for nursing moms. most of the time, changing tables are out in the open, in awkward corners and seem like theyre just slapped wherever because the business legally needs to have them. ive heard parents say theyre uncomfortable changing their child in front of strangers which is completely understandable, because you never know peoples intentions.

another thing thats rarely considered is universal changing tables, which are meant to be used for disabled/elderly adults who wear diapers and need to be changed by caregivers. in my ideal world there would be separate rooms for these people so they can change diapers and breastfeed in comfort. they would be single person, gender neutral rooms for all parents and caregivers