
UCI LACTATION SUPPORT PROGRAM
UCI is committed to promoting a family-friendly work and learning environment for breastfeeding mothers to help achieve success at work, school, and personal lives. By providing the necessary information and support, UCI is dedicated to helping those lactating to comfortably provide milk after returning to work or school. If you are visiting the UCI campus or a UCI Health location and would like access to the Lactation Rooms, please contact the UCI Employee Experience Center at EEC@uci.edu.
UCI CAMPUS LACTATION ROOMS
New – Enhanced Cleaning Services for UCI Campus Lactation Rooms as of June 2020
To support UCI employees and students as we begin re-engaging on-site operations at the UCI Campus, additional cleaning protocols for lactation rooms have been established:
- Trash service: 5 days per week
- Wipe and disinfect high touch points: 5 days per week 2 times per day
- Spraying of disinfectant: 5 nights per weekCenter-based child care
Campus Lactation Improvement Project UPDATE:
UCI received approval and funds for the improvement and expansion of campus lactation rooms for FY 20/21, which includes adding 5 new rooms, implementation of minimum standards, and an update to Campus Standards & Design Criteria which will require a lactation room in each new building and major renovation on campus. The project was paused due to onsite restrictions but will resume Fall 2021. Questions? Contact Campus Wellness Coordinator, Lira Islam at lirai1@uci.edu.
The UCI Campus has 15 campus lactation rooms for employees, students and guests. Rooms are locally managed by the school/department and may have limited access.
Click here for room locations including accessibility and contact information
Click here for an interactive map of UCI
- Applied Innovation*
- Center for Student Wellness and Health Promotion
- Division of Continuing Education
- Facilities Management
- Human Resources
- Infant and Toddler Center*
- Institute for Clinical Translational Science
- Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building*
- School of Biological Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Humanities
- School of Information and Computer Sciences*
- School of Law*
- School of Social Ecology
- University Advancement*
*Lactation room is limited to department/school’s employees, students, and visitors.
UCI HEALTH LACTATION ROOMS
UCI Health has nine (9) lactation rooms throughout multiple UCI Health locations for employees and guests. Rooms are locally managed and may have limited access. See below for room access information. Click here for an interactive map of UCI
- Douglas Hospital, Orange, Room 6004
Keys are available from the atrium main lobby information desk on the first floor. After 9:30 p.m., a key can be obtained from the security desk. - Douglas Hospital, Orange, Room 5409
Keys are available from the atrium main lobby information desk on the first floor. After 9:30 p.m., a key can be obtained from the security desk. - Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Pump Room
The room is located inside the changing room. The pump room is for OSS/GI employees only. - 200 Manchester Pavilion, 8th Floor, Suite 837
Contact the Benefits Department at 714-456-5736 for key availabllity, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - UCI Health Senior Center, Building 25B, Room 146A
Request key from receptionist desk. For use by staff and guests only. - Gottschalk Plaza, B35, Irvine, Room 1608
Request key from receptionist desk. For use by staff and guests only. - Laguna Hills, Room 253
Request key from practice manager. - Building 3, 3rd Floor, Room 3013
Badge access required. If badge does not work, go to B3SU and ask PCC to open. - Chapman Pavilion, 6th Floor (Room TBD)
COMING SOON
LACTATION RESOURCES: SUPPORTING NEW MOTHERS
UCI Returning to Work Resources
- Helpful Hints for New Parents Returning To Work
- Returning To Work Lactation Checklist
- Wellness Tips for Working Mothers
- Lactation and COVID-19
UC Medical Plan Benefit Resources
UC medical plans provide a variety of breastfeeding support resources including nurse lines, counselors, and online programs to help you if you have questions about breastfeeding. If you are covered by a UC medical plan, breastfeeding support, supplies and counseling may be available at no cost. View breastfeeding resources from UC's medical plans.
- Anthem
- Future Moms Program – Call 844-437-0486
- Anthem Health Guide
- Health Net
- Smart Start for Your Baby Program
- Family Planning and Maternity Coverage
- Nurse Advise Line – Call number on the back of your ID card
- Kaiser Permanente
- Kaiser Breastfeeding Helplines - Orange County
- Anaheim: 714-644-5604
- Irvine: 949-932-5892
- Request Breast Pump – Call 833-752-4737
- Center for Healthy Living Online Workshops - English (Spanish)
- Breastfeeding Services – Orange County
- Kaiser Breastfeeding Helplines - Orange County
Community Classes and Resources
- UCI Health Breastfeeding Classes
Offered at no cost by UCI Health to all UCI faculty and staff. View the UCI Health breastfeeding class schedule. - University of California Health Milk Bank
In November 2020, UC launched the University of California Health Milk Bank, one of only two accredited milk banks in our state and 30 nationally. This safe supply of donated breastmilk will support sick, premature or young infants whose mothers aren’t able to breastfeed. Read more - National Breastfeeding Helpline
Office on Women’s Health counselors can answer common breastfeeding questions in English or Spanish. Call (800) 994-9662 Monday–Friday from 6 am to 3 pm. If you call after hours, you will be able to leave a message, and a breastfeeding peer counselor will return your call on the next business day. For more information visit womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding. - Orange County Breastfeeding Resources
- Orange County Health Care Agency Public Health Community
- CDC Breastfeeding Webpage
- WIC Breastfeeding Support
- Le Leche League
Mobile Applications
Postpartum Mental Health Resources
- UCI Employee Assistance Program
Get help with postpartum couseling and support as well as help finding additioanl local lactation and family support resources. Call 844-UCI-EAP3 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visit the EAP webpage for more information. - UCI Faculty and Staff Support Services
- UC Behavioral Health Benefits
- UC myStrength App
- CDC - Depression During & After Pregnancy
- CDC - Identifying Maternal Depression
- Postpartum Support International
- Lifeline
- Crisis Text Line
Información en Español
LACTATION POLICIES & LAWS
As part of our family-friendly policies and benefits, UCI supports breastfeeding mothers by accommodating the mother who wishes to express breast milk during her workday when separated from her newborn child.