Georgia Institute of Technology recognizes the importance of breastfeeding for mothers, children, families, and the community at large. The Institute also acknowledges the need to support employees and students in order to sustain the breastfeeding relationship when they return to work or study. As such, Georgia Tech has taken measures to ensure faculty, staff, and students access to designated space conducive for nursing, breastfeeding, or expressing milk.

PLEASE NOTE: Mothers are required to submit a Lactation Room Agreement Form prior to using any space. Each lactation room is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the Lactation Room Agreement Here.

Upon completing the form, you will receive access codes to the rooms, as well as additional information regarding each of the spaces. Use of the lactation rooms are available during normal business operating hours. 

If you have any questions regarding the lactation rooms, please contact Georgia Tech Human Resources, Program Manager, HR - Employee Wellbeing and Engagement, Candice Bovian, at 404.894.0490.

Locations

The selected lactation rooms are located in eight different areas on campus: 

  1. Tech Tower, First Floor Women’s Lounge
  2. Ernest Scheller Jr. College of Business, Room 4282
  3. Klaus Building, Room 1227
  4. Stephen C. Hall Building (Basement Level)
  5. Engineering Biosystems Building (Krone EBB)
  6. Georgia Tech Instructional Center, Room 204
  7. Campus Center Exhibit Hall, 1st Floor Restroom Area
  8. Georgia Tech Instructional Center, Room 204
  9. Coda Building, Rooms are located on floors 7, 10, 13, and 16

Additionally, there are numerous wellness rooms located across campus; however, many are restricted to the employees of each respective building. Contact us for further information regarding the use of the wellness rooms.

Each lactation room offers a clean, secure, and private space for mothers who need to nurse or express breast milk during their time on campus. Most rooms are equipped with a glider rocker or a chair with a foot stool, table, appropriate lighting, refrigerator, cleaning supplies, magazines, and information on breastfeeding. Additionally, hospital-grade breast pumps are provided in each room - accessories must be provided by each individual user. Each nursing room is operated by the building manager of the specific building and sponsored by Georgia Tech Human Resources, Employee Engagement.

Lactation Room Guidelines

By using the space you agree to abide by the following guidelines:

  • Please wash your hands prior to using the space.
  • Wear a mask or face covering while in the facility.
  • Please limit use of the space to activities associated with breastfeeding or expressing milk only.
  • Please limit your time in the room to 30 minutes or less.
  • Please leave the room as you found it. Be sure to wipe up any spills before you leave.
  • Wipe down any equipment or tables after use.
  • Ensure all personal items are removed from the lactation room – Georgia Tech is not responsible for items left in the space.
  • Do not leave children unattended in the rooms.
  • Be considerate of the impact of the noise and activity level of infants and young children on the work/study environment of colleagues and fellow students.

After using the room:

  • Check to be sure the room is left in the condition you found it.
  • Pull door closed and check to be sure it is locked. 
  • If applicable, return signage to “Room Not in Use” upon departure.