Lactation Rooms on Campus

Lactation rooms (and other non-registered or private rooms) provide a private space for those who need to express milk while at the university's campus and office buildings.

• View available lactation rooms
• Request access to lactation rooms (CMU employees, students and guests)
• Create a lactation space

Policy and Practice

• Lactation Support Policy [pdf] — provides guidance on lactation breaks, lactation rooms, and roles and responsibilities based on current recommendations from the Affordable Care Act
• Lactation Support Program FAQs

Helpful Links for New and Expecting Parents

• Family and Child Care Resources
• New and Expecting Parents Guide [pdf]
• Adding a Child to the Family
• Family and Medical Leave
• Staff Parental and Maternity Leave
• Faculty Leaves
• Questions or comments? Contact the HR Family Care team

Breastfeeding Resources

Explore these resources for information regarding the health benefits of breastfeeding for both the baby and parent, as well as how to address common issues.

• Benefits and Guidance
• Breastfeeding Help Lines
• Addressing Health Concerns
• Book Recommendations

Pumping and Returning to Work

If you are concerned about returning to work while maintaining your milk supply, these resources may be helpful.

• Obtaining a breast pump
• Maintaining your breast pump and storing milk
• Returning to work

Emotional Support

Breastfeeding and pumping is as much an emotional process as a physical one. You and your family can use these resources to find help related to several common postpartum concerns.

• Support Groups and Services
• Addressing Postpartum Depression
• Partners and Families