The University of Alabama provides nursing mothers’ rooms to support nursing mothers returning to work or school. Each room offers a clean, secure, and private space, other than a bathroom, for women who need to express breast milk during their time on campus. All rooms must be equipped with electricity, appropriate seating, a surface sufficient to place a breast pump, and a lock from the inside. Nursing mothers’ rooms may not be located in a restroom, and must be in reasonable proximity to a sink, running water, and a refrigerator for storing milk within the same building. Individuals should bring with them any needed personal supplies. Users may scan the QR code located in each room to complete a brief survey about the space.
Request to Create a Nursing Mother’s Room
Assignment of space for new Nursing Mothers’ Rooms is the responsibility of Space Planning and Management.
To make a request to create a space in a University building for a Nursing Mothers’ room, complete a Resource Request Form.
Pregnant Employee Policy
The University’s Pregnant Employee Policy specifies that employees who are nursing mothers will be provided with a reasonable amount of break time to “pump” or otherwise express breastmilk for their nursing child for up to one (1) year after the child’s birth. Review the policy for additional details about an employee’s rights and supervisor responsibilities. Questions about the policy requirement should be directed to your HR Business Partner.
Nursing Mother Room Locations
New spaces are added regularly, so these lactation spaces for nursing mothers may not be an exhaustive list. Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact their department’s building representative to identify a space that best suits the needs of the employee and business operation.