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 14 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
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

UCI HEALTH LACTATION ROOMS

UCI Health has six (6) 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
Douglas Hospital, Orange, Room 5409
To access rooms in Douglas Hospital, call Atrium reception at ext. 456-7606 with full name, ID # and contact number which will be used to be checked-in and out, if a lactation room is available. Medela hospital-grade pump available. Staff using the lactation rooms can call EVS at ext. 456-5491 to replenish supplies or clean room, i.e., gloves, Cav-wipes or paper towels. To report any issues, call Nancy Munoz, Patient Experience Guest Services Supervisor at 714-589-9187 or email at munozne@uci.edu
Chao Family Cancer Center, Orange, Pump Room
For OSS/GI employees only. Medela hospital-grade pump available
200 Manchester Building, Orange, Suite 837
Go to Human Resources, Suite 800 for key availability. Medela hospital-grade pump available
UCI Health Senior Center, Orange, B25B, Room 146A
Ask receptionist for key. For use by staff and guests
Gottschalk Plaza, B35, Irvine, Room 160
Ask receptionist for key. For use by staff and guests

LACTATION RESOURCES

UCI Lactation Support Resources
Lactation and COVID-19
Helpful Hints for New Parents Returning To Work
Returning To Work Lactation Checklist
Wellness Tips for Working Mothers

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.

UCI Health Breastfeeding Classes
Offered at no cost by UCI Health to all UCI faculty and staff. View the UCI Health breastfeeding class schedule.

UCI Employee Assistance Program
Get help finding additional local lactation support resources. Call 844-UCI-EAP3 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visit the EAP webpage for more information.

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.

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