We worked with the Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity and Texas A&M Human Resources to compile a list of the available spaces on campus that are clean, private, and functional for lactation purposes.

Click the link below to access the list of available lactation spaces on Texas A&M's campus.

Lactation Spaces on Campus

Having trouble finding the location of a building that has a lactation space? Click the Interactive Campus Map link below. To view lactation space locations on the map, under "Services" select "Lactation/Mother's Rooms."

Interactive Campus Map

Federal Law and Policy

In 2013, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, issued a Dear Colleague Letter regarding pregnant and parenting parents in both secondary school and higher education.  This letter and the accompanying pamphlet titled Supporting the Academic Success of Pregnant and Parenting Students provided schools with guidance for how to best support pregnant and parenting students as required in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

For students, the Office for Civil Rights published a handout titled Know Your Rights.

Department of Labor

The United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division released a statement that provides guidance and resources on federal laws associated with break time for nursing mothers.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

You can also find the amended section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Texas A&M University Policy

Below are the University’s policies regarding lactation space provisions:  (Click on the section title above to review the complete Standard Administrative Procedure.)

2.1 The university is committed to making available, when needed, to nursing mothers, temporary or permanent space that is shielded from view, has a door that locks, and is free from intrusion from coworkers and the public.

2.2 The space must have a place for the nursing mother to sit and a flat surface, other than the floor. The space cannot be a bathroom.

2.3 Preferably, the space will have an electrical outlet, sink with hot water within or nearby, refrigerator within or nearby, and space to store nursing equipment.

2.4 If the space is not dedicated to the nursing mother’s use, it must be made available when needed.

2.5 With supervisor approval, an employee may use her designated work space or other locations suitable for the purpose of expressing milk.

Flexible Work Schedule Procedures

"Texas A&M University supports supervisors and managers in implementing flexible work schedules when such schedules do not diminish the productivity or quality of services provided by the workforce. The following procedures are designed to assist supervisors and managers with the implementation of flexible work schedules to meet the needs of the position/organization and the employee."

Review information on flexible work schedules.

Additional information can be found on the HR Guidance page.

The following list is provided to help interested individuals find pregnant, parenting, and breastfeeding resources. The Women's Resource Center, Student Life, and Texas A&M University do not endorse any individual agency listed below.  Please consult a medical professional if you have any questions about the veracity of the information provided by these sources.

Texas WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Clinics

Local Resources

Baylor Scott & White College Station Hospital

Baylor Scott & White offers a variety of classes ranging from childbirth education to introduction to breastfeeding. For a list of upcoming classes, please visit www.sw.org/women-health/classes

Baylor Scott & White also offers lactation consultation services as well as other assistance and support for pregnant and nursing mothers. To schedule an appointment with a consultant, please call the College Station hospital at (979) 207-0356. For more information, please visit www.sw.org/women-health/lactation-consultants

St. Joseph Hospital

St. Joseph provides education and support for pregnant and nursing mothers. Classes are free and you can call (979) 731-1231 to register.  Visit New Parent Education | St. Joseph Health (stlukeshealth.org) for a list of classes and when they are offered.

Mom’s Milk B/CS

Mom’s Milk is run by Kimberly Hill, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She is also a Certified Lactation Educator and is part of the faculty of the Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals Association (CAPPA). Kimberly offers a variety of breastfeeding classes and support as well as continuing education opportunities. For more information on the types of classes she offers, or if you are interested in making a lactation consultation appointment, please visit www.momsmilkbcs.com.

Texas Children's Pediatrics University Pediatric Association (UPA)

UPA has a Breast Feeding Consultant on staff with whom mothers and families can schedule appointments. If you are interested in contacting the consultant, UPA asks that you call her directly at (979) 696-4440. For more information, please visit texaschildrenspediatrics.org/locations/texas-children%E2%80%99s-pediatrics-university-pediatric-association.

National Resources

La Leche League - local chapter in Bryan/College Station

La Leche League of Texas

Kellymom

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine

WomensHealth.gov

Breast Milk. Every Ounce Counts

B/CS Lactation Consultants

The Woman’s Hospital of Texas

Best for Babes

Breastfeeding HelpLine

Dispelling Breastfeeding Myths

World Health Organization (WHO)

International Lactation Consultant Association

United States Breastfeeding Committee

International Breastfeeding Journal

Updated Feb. 2022

If you are a building proctor for any buildings on Texas A&M’s campus and are interested in establishing a lactation space, please contact the Women’s Resource Center. We will guide you through the process of ensuring your designated space meets the necessary requirements. Meanwhile, we invite you to review the information below to familiarize yourself with the requirements and considerations for establishing lactation spaces. 

Lactation Space Considerations

• Identify physical locations suitable for lactation purposes (i.e. private office, bathroom extensions, conference rooms, etc.)
• Identify whether physical locations are large enough to accommodate basic furniture and necessities (i.e. Chair, couch, personal lockers, sink, trash bin, etc.)
• Address privacy and security concerns (i.e. Will mothers need a key? Will someone let them in to the room? Are there suitable door locks?
• Inform students, staff, and visitors about the importance of providing private, secure, and clean lactation spaces for mothers and their babies.
• Designate times and days for when the lactation spaces will be available.
• Establish a scheduling system (i.e. Online reservations, phone reservations, or walk-ins welcome)

Basic Amenities for Lactation Spaces

• Door that can be locked from the inside
• Electrical outlets
• Access to a clean sink and paper towels
• Trash can
• Comfortable chair
• Table or area where mothers can place supplies
• Appropriate signage that the space is specifically for lactation purposes

Additional Resources on Establishing Lactation Spaces

• Society for Human Resource Management on Lactation Rooms Requirements
• American Institute of Architects’ Lactation Room Design
• The University of Michigan’s Lactation Room Setup Guide