New lactation space available in Office of Physical Plant
Room 268-H in the OPP Annex Building is now available for use as a lactation station. The room is easily accessible from campus shuttle stop #1 and includes a desk, chair, electrical outlet and computer. A kitchen with a sink is accessible across the hall. This room does not offer a hospital-grade pump; users should plan to bring their own personal use pumps. Room 268-H is available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and can be scheduled through Outlook. Contact the Breastfeeding Support Program for more information.
Fall breastfeeding classes now open for enrollment through emPOWER
Prenatal breastfeeding classes will be offered in October, November, and December this semester. WEL 596, Basics of Breastfeeding, covers information needed to prepare for breastfeeding during the early weeks. Topics include: baby’s first feeding, breastfeeding management and establishing milk supply, positioning and latch, how to tell if baby is getting enough milk, and normal newborn behavior. WEL 597, Working and Breastfeeding, covers information related to combining work/student life and breastfeeding. Topics include: milk expression and storage, bottle feeding a breastfed baby, and planning for return to work or class. To view class dates or register for a class, visit http://ohr.psu.edu/employee-and-family-resources/breastfeeding-support/breastfeeding-classes/.
Space for new lactation rooms needed
The Breastfeeding Support Program can assist in establishing new lactation rooms both at University Park and on Commonwealth campuses throughout the state. Hospital-grade breast pumps, room supplies, and technical assistance are available. Having a permanent lactation space available within the building reduces the time required for lactation breaks and eliminates the need to set up temporary space on a case-by-case basis. Lactation rooms are simple to equip and can be used for shared purposes. If you are interested in setting up a lactation station in your building, please contact Lauren Lowe at 867-0776 or breastfeeding@psu.edu.
The Breastfeeding Support Program at Penn State provides lactation support services to University employees, students, and their spouses/domestic partners. For more information about the Breastfeeding Support Program, visit http://ohr.psu.edu/employee-and-family-resources/breastfeeding-support/ or email breastfeeding@psu.edu.