Lactation Room services are available to faculty, staff, students and visitors

• Galloway/Atlantic City Campuses:

  • Employees/University Visitors - Contact Kristen Shaughnessy, ext 4477 in Human Resources

  • Students - Sign up for access at the Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Center in F-103

  • After hours- Ask for guest access at the Information Booth in Campus Center, Main Campus; Atlantic City- go to information desk in the Academic Center for guest swipe access.

• Manahawkin Campus: Ask for guest access at the Information Desk
• Hammonton, Woodbine Campuses: While neither Hammonton nor Woodbine have a designated lactation room on campus, please contact the individual campus' staff persons or front desk to secure a private room for your pumping needs.  You will need to provide your own cooler with ice pack for storage.

Most of the lactation rooms have the following: an inside door lock,  a small refrigerator, a chair, table, sink, soap, paper towels.

Cleaning & Sanitizing:

To help maintain a clean and comfortable environment for everyone, individuals using lactation rooms are responsible for bringing their own lactation equipment and cleaning up after each use. Please wipe down shared surfaces, clean any breast milk spills, and dispose of trash properly before leaving. Cleaning wipes and paper towels are generally provided in each room. These supplies are intended for cleaning shared surfaces and should not be used to sanitize personal lactation equipment. Please follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and sanitizing your equipment.

Privacy:

Lactation rooms are shared facilities, and respecting the privacy of others is essential. Please knock before attempting to enter and check for any posted occupancy signs. When using a room, secure the door to maintain your privacy. Be mindful of others who may need access to the space and leave the room clean and ready for the next person.

Breast Milk Storage:

Most lactation rooms provide refrigeration for breast milk storage. However, refrigerator availability varies by location. Individuals using rooms without refrigeration are encouraged to bring a personal cooler with ice packs to safely store expressed milk.

Additional Storage at the WGSC:

Refrigerated storage may also be available at the Women's, Gender & Sexuality Center in F-103. All items must be clearly labeled. Please speak with a WGSC staff member to confirm availability and arrange storage.

• Family Experience serves as a resource to help enhance parents’ and family members’ understanding of the university experience in order to successfully and appropriately empower their students.

• Emergency baby supplies are available in F-103 lactation room if parents need diapers, formula, clothing and/or other basic necessities for their children. Supply varies depending on donations, check with a staffperson or student worker.  If you have items to donate (new only), please consider donating them to F-103.

• Breastfeeding Resources from the Office on Women's Health, US Department of Health & Human Services Site

• La Leche League International was formed in 1956, in Franklin Park, IL by a group of seven mothers who wanted to provide breastfeeding help and support to interested parents. Find local support and online support groups.

• U.S. Breastfeeding Committee is an independent nonprofit coalition of more than 100 influential professional, educational, and governmental organizations that share a common mission to drive collaborative efforts for pollicy and practices that create a landscape of breastfeeding support across the United States.

• MOBI stands for Mothers Overcoming Breastfeeding Issues.  It was founded by and for parents who grieved their unsuccessful breastfeeding relationships.  They were surprised and comforted to find others had similar experiences.  Their mutual support enabled some parents to find solutions or closure.

• Parent Link - Breastfeeding Support, State Services and Resources in New Jersey