The School of Nursing's lactation space is located in Moos Tower 1-338 and is available to students, staff, and faculty in the University community. It’s equipped with two Medela Lactina Plus electric breast pumps, refrigerator, chairs, reading materials, and sink. To arrange a brief orientation to the room and to obtain the door code, contact Laura Duckett, PhD, MPH, RN, Associate Professor, at 612-624-9160 or [email protected].
For a complete list of public lactation spaces on the Twin Cities campus, please visit: http://lacspaces.umn.edu/
Student Breastfeeding Rights Under Title IX
Because lactation is a condition related to sex and pregnancy/parental status, breastfeeding students have rights under Title IX. The U of M’s Makeup Work for Legitimate Absences FAQ notes that lactation is considered an extension of pregnancy that requires flexibility for longer classes or where breaks between classes are inadequate. Students who need to miss a portion of classes or labs may be excused for up to 60 minutes dependent on lactation spaces available and distance from a classroom.