Breastfeeding

I Want To

Access Lactation Rooms

Lactation Rooms provide clean, secure, private spaces to express milk for faculty, staff, and students returning to work or school.

Learn About Related Benefits and Policies

Columbia offers an array of resources to help support parents and is committed to ensuring that the needs of lactating women are met.

Prepare for Returning to Work or School

This step-by-step checklist will help you prepare to return to school or work.

Setting Up a Lactation Room

These guidelines will help you develop a space that will fit the needs of lactating mothers. The set-up can be accomplished with minimal investment.

Review Manager Guidelines

This guide helps supervisors and managers work with employees on taking time to express milk during the work day.

Explore Non-University Resources

A compilation of local, state, and national resources for breastfeeding women.