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BREASTFEEDING WELCOMED HERE

The Women’s Resource Center is dedicated to ensuring that nursing parents are aware of the available campus facilities in which breast milk can be comfortably expressed. We offer a variety of resources to ensure parents and lactating individuals feel supported and that their unique needs are met. The Breastfeeding Welcomed Here initiative is available to all lactating individuals at Texas A&M who are students, faculty, staff or visitors on campus who wish to express milk.

The Women’s Resource Center and Texas A&M University are committed to supporting healthy practices for all Texas A&M staff, faculty and students who are planning a pregnancy, are currently pregnant or who are nursing. We encourage you to review the information below to find out more information about available lactation spaces on campus, the benefits of breastfeeding, pertinent information on mothers’ rights, local resources and how to set up a lactation space in a new campus facility.

Lactation Spaces

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

Laws & Policies Pertaining to Parenting & Lactation

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.

Resources

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

Name City Address Phone Hours
Faith Mission WIC Program Brenham 100 S. Chappel Hill St., STE 101 979-836-1913 Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Brazos Valley Community Action Agency Inc. Bryan 3400 S. Texas Ave, STE 1 979-260-2942 Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
BVCAP North Bryan WIC Clinic Bryan 705 N. Houston St. 979-255-3804 Monday, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Caldwell WIC Clinic Caldwell 1107 Woodson Dr. 979-567-7092  Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Lincoln House WIC Clinic College Station 1013 Eleanor 979-255-3804 Wednesday, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lone Star Clinic Conroe 605 S. Conroe Medical Dr. 936-788-5301 Monday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Conroe Clinic Conroe 703 East Davis 936-539-3399 Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Second Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hearne Clinic Hearne 1000 Brown St. 979-279-6232 Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
UTMB - Huntsville WIC Huntsville 1210 10th St. 936-295-0552 Monday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Madisonville WIC Office Madisonville 813 S. State St., STE 103 979-450-5016  Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Magnolia WIC Clinic Magnolia 18602 FM 1488, STE 600 281-259-2404  Monday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Navasota WIC Clinic Navasota 118 Farquhar St. 936-825-8700 Tuesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

 

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 http://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 http://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.

Wee Little Me

Wee Little Me is a lactation center and baby boutique located in Bryan, TX, that specializes in supporting the unique needs of breastfeeding mothers.  Shannon Sanford, Wee Little Me’s owner, is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a Registered Nurse (RN). Services offered include lactation consultation, telephone counseling, and weight checks for babies among other services. The boutique offers products needed during pregnancy and until children are 2-years-old. For more information on the services offered, please visit http://www.basicsforbreastfeeding.com/. To schedule an appointment to receive lactation consultation, please call (979) 229-1175.

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 http://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 https://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

Lactation Room Setup

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
Campus Partners: Register or Update Your Lactation Space

  • Submitter Information

  • Lactation Space Information

  • Include the full building name, no acronyms.
  • For example, Biological Sciences Building East is BSBE.
  • For example, Biological Sciences Building East is 0467. This information can be found by searching for the building on the Aggie Map. aggiemap.tamu.edu
  • Who can access the room? Ex. the public, students, staff and faculty, etc.
  • Ex. Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • How can the room be reserved?
  • Who should a user contact to reserve the room or ask questions about the room?
  • Please select all that apply.
  • If you would like photographs of the lactation room to be displayed on the Breastfeeding Welcomed Here webpage, upload them here.
    Drop files here or
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