Parenting and Lactation Resources

GENERAL RESOURCES

• Title IX/Equal Opportunity Office — You are entitled to accommodations to support your lactation/postpartum journey, as defined by Title IX: "The University must provide reasonable accommodations to an individual who requests accommodations relating to a physical or mental condition related to, affected by, or arising out of their own pregnancy, birth of a child, lactation, or a related medical condition, so long as the accommodations would not cause an undue hardship for the University." 
  • Title IX/Equal Opportunity Information and Resources for Pregnant and Lactating Students, Staff and Faculty  
  • FAQs about reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions
  • T9/EO accommodation request process
• Lactation Information — In addition to accommodating breaks for lactation as needed, the University must make reasonable efforts to provide a clean, private, and secure space for lactation that 1) is located within a five-minute walk of the lactating individual’s place of work or study; 2) shielded from view and free from intrusion; 3) contains an electrical outlet, table, and a chair; and 4) is near a sink and space for storing milk.
  • Learn about the Lactation Advocacy Committee
  • Lactation Room sign template
  • Create, request, or register a lactation space

FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

• Employee Family Resources — Learn about lactation/breastfeeding support, childcare resources, and eldercare information
• Navigating Leave with Confidence Webinar Series — Video resource for employees and supervisors to learn more about parental leave
• Parental Leave — Policy information for employees
• Extension of probationary period for tenure-track faculty

FOR STUDENTS

• Two child care grants
• Staff of trained child and family professionals providing academic, financial, and family-based referrals and supports
• Title IX pregnancy leave and family related absence advocacy
• General parenting accommodations advice (available to both students and staff/faculty) 
• Central study space and computer lab in Appleby Hall
• Basic needs referrals for students with children
• Family-friendly events