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The HealthPoint Work/Life Balance Program is pleased to announce the availability of lactation/quiet rooms (LQR) for use by students, faculty and staff of The University of Texas at Austin who are nursing mothers or who require rest for medical reasons related to a non-contagious condition. Various departments campus-wide are sponsoring lactation/quiet rooms in order to help promote work/life balance for greater morale, satisfaction and productivity within the university community.
How to Access
To gain access to a lactation/quiet room, see the contact person for the LQR most conveniently located for you.
Scheduling
To find out about room availability, check with the contact person for the LQR most conveniently located for you. In some cases, you can reserve a room for specific times; in other cases the rooms may be available on a first come, first serve basis. If your needs conflict with someone who has already reserved the room, you may decide to negotiate with that person for use of the room when you need it.
Department policies will vary regarding use of the rooms and how to account for your time. Please be sure to consult with your supervisor before making arrangements to use a room.
Note: Counselors in Work/Life & EAP can help you plan how to discuss requests for use of a lactation/quiet room with your supervisor. Please consult with them (471-3366) if you would like help making your proposal or if you are uncomfortable about addressing this need at work.
Available Resources
While resources in the individual rooms will vary depending on new construction, renovations, or the repurposing of an existing space, all rooms will have a chair, a table, electrical outlets, a door lock and bathroom facilities nearby (some rooms will have a sink and/or refrigerator). Check the specific room you will be using to see if you need to bring supplies or a way to refrigerate your milk. You will need to provide your own breast pump. The University Health Services Pharmacy no longer sells discounted pumps, but the table below lists a few options on purchasing breast pumps.
Prices are as follows:
| Item | Retail Price Not Including Tax | Online at |
|---|---|---|
Breast Pump |
$160.00 |
Amazon.com |
Pump w/ Carry All |
$210.00 |
Amazon.com |
Ultra Package |
$299.99 |
Babies R Us |
For Additional Information
For further information, contact Work/Life NOA 3.200 or at 471-3366. If you are interested in receiving updates on new resources available in existing lactation/quiet rooms or about new lactation/quiet rooms available on the campus, you may sign-up to receive periodic e-mail updates through the Lactation/Quiet Room listserv.
