Lactation Spaces
Division of Student AffairsMCPHS offers designated lactation spaces to support the needs of a nursing person.
What Are Lactation Spaces?
Lactation spaces are private rooms designed to provide a comfortable and secure environment for nursing parents to pump or breastfeed/chest feed.
Locations and Access
The lactation spaces are conveniently located across each campus:
| Campus | Lactation Room Location | How to Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 4th Floor of White building | Email Student Affairs |
| Worcester | 40 Foster St., Room 216 10 Lincoln Sq., Room LNCA424 |
Open Access, can lock door from within. |
| Manchester | Brant Building Room 123 | Open Access, can lock door from within. |
Please review the following section on what to expect in the lactation spaces, suggested items to bring, and additional resources.
Each lactation space is equipped with:
- Comfortable seating
- Electrical outlets for breast pumps
- Small table for personal items
- A sink (where available) for cleaning supplies
- Privacy lock to ensure a secure environment
These amenities are designed to make the experience as convenient and comfortable as possible. Please remember to bring your own breast pump and storage containers.
This list of items to pack in your pumping bag may be helpful to you.
Necessities
- Hand Sanitizer
- Quick clean wipes
- Enough bottles for the day plus extra zip seal milk storage bags
- Extension cord, battery pack
- Extra pump parts, extra caps to bottles
- Cooler with frozen water bottles as ice packs
Nice to Have
- Photo of baby or baby’s receiving blanket (for your lap: protection and tactile reminder of baby)
- Snack or protein bars
- Music with headphones
- Smartphone or another mobile device
The lactation spaces are cleaned regularly. Should you notice any cleanliness and/or other issues with the space, please submit a Facilities ticket.
If a lactation space is in use, please visit our office so we can assist in locating an alternative space.
- Boston: Fennell Building, 3rd floor neat F307
- Worcester: 19 Foster Street, 4th floor
- Manchester: BASC 118
Any nursing person who is a member of the MCPHS community can also contact the Title IX Coordinator.
La Leche League helps parents and families breastfeed, chest feed, and human milk feed their babies through parent-to-parent support.
View the USDA Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) website for breastfeeding information, resources, and support.
ZipMilk is a site that provides listings for breastfeeding resources sorted by ZIP Code. Find information about lactation consultants, support groups and mother-to-mother breastfeeding educators.