Nursing Mothers’ Rooms
The University of Alabama provides nursing mothers’ rooms to support nursing mothers returning to work, school, or campus. Each room offers a clean, secure, and private space for women who need to express breast milk during their time on campus. All of the rooms are equipped with a table, chair, and lock from the inside. Individuals should bring with them any needed personal supplies. After using any Nursing Mothers’ Room, please complete the information in the sign-in book located in each room.
| Building | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Alston Hall | Alston Hall, Room 470 (currently under renovation) | |
| Aquatic Center | Room 1204 | |
| Bruno Business Library | Room 0019B | |
| Bryant Denny Stadium | North End 806 and South End 819 | |
| Capstone College of Nursing | Capstone College of Nursing, Room 3084 | |
| Capstone Parking Deck | Room 116 | |
| Construction Mgmt. and Design | Room 1011 | |
| Contract Admin/Furnishing & Design Bldg. | Contract Admin, Room 1007 | |
| Cyber Hall | Cyber Hall, Room 1023 | |
| Facilities Administration Building | Facilities Administration Building, Room 119 | |
| Frank Moody Music | Moody Music Building, Room1008 | |
| Gorgas Library | Gorgas Library, Room 1004 | |
| H.M. Comer | H.M. Comer Hall, Room 2049 | |
| Hardaway Hall | Hardaway Annex, Room 206 | |
| Hewson Hall | Hewson Hall, Room 3045 | |
| Human Resources Administration | Human Resources Administration, Room 1022 | |
| Julia Tutwiler Hall | Julia Tutwiler Hall 1120 | |
| Law School | Law Center, Room 165 | |
| Little Hall | Little Hall, Room 2002 | |
| North Lawn | 2015A North Lawn, Room 2015A | |
| Northeast Medical Building | Northeast Medical Building, Room 1000 | |
| Northport Medical Clinic | Room 106 | |
| Ruby Tyler Services Building | Room 201 | |
| Russell Hall | Russell Hall, Room 0136 | |
| Science and Engineering Research Complex | Science and Engineering Complex, Room 1437 | |
| Stallings Center (RISE) | Room 1107 | |
| Student Life Communications | Cottage 8, Room 43 | |
| University Hall | University Hall, Room 1000 |
Special Note for Nursing Mothers: For non-exempt (hourly paid) employees an employer shall provide (A) a reasonable amount of break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for 1 year after the child’s birth each time such employee has need to express the milk; and (B) a place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from co-workers and the public, which may be used by an employee to express breast milk. An employer shall not be required to compensate an employee receiving reasonable break time under paragraph (1) for any work time spent for such purpose. However, where employers already provide compensated breaks, an employee who uses that break time to express milk must be compensated in the same way that other employees are compensated for break time. It is recommended that the employee notify the supervisor in advance of returning to work of this request so appropriate arrangements can be made. Questions about this requirement should be directed to your HR Business Partner.
Campus Resources
Parent Resource Library at the Child Development Resource Center
Parents are welcome to take lactation and breastfeeding brochures. Parents also have the opportunity to check out books specifically on breastfeeding. While at the Parent Resource Library, you can also enjoy checking out many other excellent books and videos, children’s books and music, parent-child activity kits, and age specific toy totes. Call 348-2232 for more information.
PAL: Parenting Assistance Line (1-866-962-3030)
PAL is a collaborative service of the University of Alabama Child Development Resources and the Alabama Children’s Trust Fund. When callers call the toll-free number, 1-866-962-3030, a parenting resource specialist will answer the phone, listen to you, then offer helpful information and support on may topics including lactation support and breastfeeding. Callers can also request free literature about their specific parenting concerns.
National Resources
Breastfeeding Information and Resources
Visit this site to learn more about breastfeeding and to get how-to information and support for breastfeeding successfully.
The National Breastfeeding Hotline: 1-800-994-9662
Talk with trained breastfeeding peer counselors who can help answer common breastfeeding questions in English or Spanish.
Breastfeeding, American Academy of Pediatrics
LaLeche League International
Information, education, support, and encouragement for women who want to breastfeed.
Consumer Affairs- Breastfeeding and Nutrition
The University is always looking for additional space to utilize for Nursing Mothers’ Rooms in order to offer even more convenience and support to our employees. If you have space in your building that is 4 feet by 6 feet in dimension or larger that you would consider using as a Nursing Mothers’ Room, please contact Carolyn MacVicar, Manager of Wellness & Work-Life, at (205) 348-6153 or cmacvicar@fa.ua.edu.