Contact

Family Services

Phone
Campus Address
121-50 USB
Mailing Address

121 University Services Building, Suite 50
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States

We aim to support you during your time as a nursing mother by providing clean and private spaces to pump breast milk. Your well-being as a parent, not just as an employee, is valued by the University of Iowa.

Breastmilk Shipping

for traveling parents

Shipping breast milk is approved as a reimbursable travel expense. Faculty and staff are encouraged to talk with their direct supervisor or HR rep to get department approval to cover the cost as part of business travel.

UI Health Care Lactation and Breastfeeding Resources

Breastfeeding Care Lactation Consultants

General Breastfeeding Questions: 319-356-2294

Breastfeeding Clinic:

  • Located in the Women's Health Center: Elevator M, Third Floor Pomerantz Family Pavilion 
  • Call for an appointment: 319-356-2294 (press option 1)

Additional Resources

Breastfeeding Information and Resources: Visit this site to learn more about breastfeeding and to get how-to information and support for breastfeeding successfully.

National Breastfeeding Hotline: 800-994-9662; talk with trained breastfeeding peer counselors who can help answer common breastfeeding questions in English or Spanish. 

La Leche League International: Information, education, support, and encouragement for women who want to breastfeed.