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.

Lactation Room Locations

The interactive campus map shows lactation rooms near you.

Break Time for Nursing Mothers

The University of Iowa follows and supports the guidelines established under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Protections for Employees to Pump Breast Milk at Work

Breastmilk Shipping

Shipping breast milk is approved as a reimbursable travel expense.

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

Additional Resources

U.S Department of Health & Human Services - Office on Women's Health

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

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

American Academy of Pediatrics

La Leche League International

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