From figuring out how to purchase a breast pump to finding a secure, private space to pump on campus to the work flexibility needed to take longer breaks if needed — we’re here to help.
UK encourages and supports breastfeeding and lactation in the workplace. We created lactation guidelines to help educate leaders and supervisors about your needs.
We’re committed to providing education and resources to department chairs and supervisors to encourage support of breastfeeding in the workplace. In addition to aligning with federal guidelines, we created guidelines to support lactation specifically at UK.
Federal guidelines for lactation in the workplace
Frequently asked questions
1. Click Find a Location at the top.
2. Scroll down and click on Building Amenities.
3. Click on Lactation Rooms and slide the button to Show Lactation Rooms.
4. Click on the mother/baby icon on the map for the room number and additional information.
We have more than 20 designated lactation spaces across campus. Other temporary spaces may be available or offered to accommodate your needs. Any private office or conference room may be used. Need assistance? Please contact us and we’ll help you find a space nearby.
This lactation space is located inside the entrance of the women’s restroom on the 2nd floor (N-204).
It is equipped with a door separating it from the restroom with a deadbolt lock and an occupied/vacant sign. There is an electrical outlet, couch, table, and access to running water.
No reservations are needed. Call Megan Lucy for assistance at (859) 257-7249.
The College of Law is located at 620 South Limestone. Room 093 is on the basement level. Please contact Alina Emen at alina.emen@uky.edu or Jayme Ware at virginia.ware@uky.edu if you have questions.
This dedicated lactation space is located on the 6th floor of the College of Nursing in room 604.
The key and sign in/out sheet is available at the front desk of the computer study room (also on the 6th floor). Please return this key to the front desk after you leave the room.
There is also a sign-in and waiver sheet inside the room for mothers to sign.
This is a dedicated lactation space in room 215A.
Anyone needing to use this room will get the key in room 212.
Contact: Deana Bellis, 859-218-2330, Deana.Bellis@uky.edu
Access is arranged through the administrative offices for the School of Human Environmental Sciences and Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Office. Schedule access to the space in advance by emailing ruth.cremeans@uky.edu or dtipton@email.uky.edu or by calling (859) 257-3887.
This locked lactation space, Room 201A, is located on the 2nd floor and is adjacent to the women's restroom.
Contact cindy.isaac@uky.edu 859.257.8493 for questions and reservations. The key is available in 108 Peterson.
This lactation space is located on the 4th floor in room 427.
The room remains locked and is accessible by badge access only. More info is available on Gatton's facilities page (scroll down to bottom).
Contact and reservations: To arrange for access and sign up to use the room, email R2D2@uky.edu. Melissa Beaven (Suite 337) may also be contacted at (859) 257-3069.
Three lactation spaces are located on each of the three floors in the following rooms: A130F (Level 1), A211 (Level 2) and A320 (Level 3). The rooms are unlocked unless they are in use.
No reservations are necessary.
Three lactation spaces are located on each of the three floors in the following rooms: A130F (Level 1), A211 (Level 2) and A320 (Level 3). The rooms are unlocked unless they are in use.
No reservations are necessary.
Three lactation spaces are located on each of the three floors in the following rooms: A130F (Level 1), A211 (Level 2) and A320 (Level 3). The rooms are unlocked unless they are in use.
No reservations are necessary.
Room G062. This dedicated lactation space in the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute is located inside the Gill Building (Pavilion G) on the ground floor near Gill Imaging/A-elevators.
This room is accessible to UK Hospital employees 24/7, and non-hospital employees/guests/visitors from 7 a.m. - 7 pm Monday-Friday.
There is an electrical outlet, couch, table, and access to running water. No reservations are needed.
This lactation space is located in Room B103A, across from the Security/ID Badge Office on the 1st floor.
Contact and reservations: You can access this room via a key code, and it is also available by calling the Administration Office at (859) 226-7150 or asking Security for access.
Room 305 - Lactation Room
Contact and reservations: The room is unlocked unless it is in use. No reservations are necessary.
Contact Jennifer Beard (jennifer.beard@uky.edu) for more information.
This lactation space is on the ground floor of the Kentucky Clinic in room K008.
You can access this room 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday; it is closed on the weekends. To use the room, stop by the information desk on the first floor of the Kentucky Clinic (Limestone entrance) and sign-out the key; please return this key to the information desk after you leave.
Contact and reservations: Kentucky Clinic Information Desk located on the first floor (Limestone entrance) at (859) 257-9805. Reservations can be made in person at the Information Desk.
This dedicated lactation space is located past the first set of doors in the 2nd floor women's restroom in room number 207. The building's street address is 1401 University Drive. There is a locking door for the lactation space, in addition to the doors separating it from the hall and the main part of the women's restroom. There is an occupied/vacant sign on the door.
Contact and reservations: For more information, call (859) 257-5151. No reservations are needed.
This lactation space is located in Patterson Office Tower 214A (second floor).
You can access the room via the kitchen between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. This space is closed on the weekends. No key is needed since the door locks from the inside. You are welcome to stop by POT 273 or 202 in the Dean’s office to have someone show you the room.
For questions and reservations, contact Jennifer White at (859) 257-4727 or jen.white@uky.edu.
This space is located on the first floor next to the restrooms and provides a private, separated space for up to two employees. The room is equipped with a sink and refrigerator. No key is needed.
Available hours are based upon the W.T. Young Library building hours. The room is equipped with hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and has wireless Internet access. There is no sink or refrigerator, and users must supply their own pump. Room users are asked to limit their visit to one hour. Patrons can request a key to the lactation room at the circulation desk on the first floor. Please contact Terri Brown at terri.brown@uky.edu or (859) 218-1899 for any questions.
This location is on the corner of Limestone and Bolivar. It is available based on The Cornerstone building hours. The room is equipped with a sink, table, chair, and baby changing table. There is no refrigerator, and users must supply their own pump. No key is needed. Reservation is not necessary.
UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital - Pavilion A, lactation spaces
There are quiet rooms/lactation rooms available between floors 5-10. Please see unit/floor clerk for assistance to access the rooms. Mothers must bring their own pumps and supplies.
Both quiet rooms and lactation rooms can be used for lactation. Lactation rooms are given preference for lactation purposes only. To access the 9th floor rooms, you can sign out a badge access card at the information desk located on the second floor in the Children’s Hospital near the entrance to Pav A and then take the elevator up to the 9th floor. Also, staff can badge visitors through the ICU doors and into any lactation room.
NICU, HA1284
5th Floor – 5-173 (Lactation Room), 5-276 (Lactation Room)
6th Floor – a.06-173 (Lactation Room)
7th Floor – 7-180 & 7-280 (Quiet Rooms with mother/baby picture on outside)
8th Floor – 8-180 (Lactation Room), 8-280 (Quiet Room), 8-173 (Quiet Room)
9th Floor – 9-173 (Lactation Room), 9-273 (Quiet Room)
10th Floor – 10-176 (Quiet Room), 10-276 (Lactation Room)
This lactation space is located in room N301G, and is easily accessible by taking Elevator C to the third floor.
You can access this room 24/7 except for some holidays. The room is closed each day between 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. for cleaning.
The room remains unlocked, but please go to the nursing station down the hall if you cannot open the door. There are two pumping stations separated by curtains and partitions.
Medela Symphony hospital grade pumps are available, but mothers will need to bring their own tubing.
Contact: Lactation Department, (859) 323-4880 or beeper: (859) 330-6396
Reservations are not available.
This dedicated lactation space is located on the 2nd floor in the Family & Community Medicine Administration office suite.
Registration staff and Wayfinding Ambassadors can direct you to the Family Medicine suite. The front desk staff within the suite can direct you to the room or ring the bell for assistance. You must bring your own pump and supplies. Contact: Kristin Green at Kristin.green@uky.edu. Reservation is not needed.
Reach out to our office for information on programming and resources for working parents.
Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(859) 257-8763
worklife@uky.edu
