UWM’s “Lactation Program” is intended to provide lactating, nursing mothers with educational and environmental support of their breastfeeding goals. The word “lactation” is used to clarify and avoid the implication that the mothers would need to have their babies at work to nurse them, rather, the program is designed to help nursing mothers to be able to pump and store their breast milk, at work, to take home to their infants at the end of the workday.
For nursing mothers, lactating requires a clean and comfortable environment with privacy. UWM has established several private rooms on campus that have been designated for nursing mothers. These rooms provide electrical outlets, comfortable chairs, and nearby running water.
If you have any questions please call (414) 229-4463, or email hr-contact@uwm.edu.
Campus Breastfeeding/Lactation Rooms
| Room | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
 | Bolton Hall Room 579B 3210 N. Maryland Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53201 | This room has a chair, table, electrical outlet, door with a privacy lock. Accessible to all, no key or pass is needed. A restroom is next door with running water. Employee/student brings her own breast pump, and stores milk in a personal cooler. Use of a public area refrigerator can be arranged. |
| Cambridge Commons 2323 N. Cambridge Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53211 | For information about this room please see: University Housing Lactation Rooms | |
 | Chapman Hall Room M150F 2310 E. Hartford Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53201 | This room has a chair, table, electrical outlet, door with a privacy lock. Accessible to all, no key or pass is needed. It is not near running water. Employee/student brings her own breast pump, and stores milk in a public area refrigerator or personal cooler. The room is accessible Monday through Friday from 7:45 A.M.– 4:30 P.M. |
 | Cunningham Hall Room 703A 1921 E. Hartford Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53201 | Room is outside of Women's restroom. Near a source of running water but has no lock on door. This room has electrical outlets, a comfortable chair, and a privacy screen. Employee/student brings her own breast pump, and stores milk in a public area refrigerator or personal cooler. |
 | Enderis Hall Room 123 2400 E. Hartford Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53201 | Information Pending |
 | Engelmann Hall Room 168 2033 E. Hartford Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53201 | Located in the middle of the building, on the first floor, west of the Human Resources office. Across from the Women's Restroom. This room has a chair, table, electrical outlet, door with a privacy lock. Accessible to all, no key or pass is needed. Employee/student brings her own breast pump, and stores milk in a public area refrigerator or personal cooler. |
| Kenilworth Square Apartments 1915 E. Kenilworth Pl. Milwaukee, WI 53202 | For information about this room please see: University Housing Lactation Rooms | |
 | Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex Room 2085 3135 N. Maryland Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53201 | The room is on the 2nd floor right off the elevators. In the room there is an electrical outlet, short counter space, sink, refrigerator, a privacy lock from inside, and chair. Employee needs to bring own pump. Conveniently near a restroom outside the door, room 2081. |
| RiverView Residence Hall 2340 N. Commerce St. Milwaukee, WI 53211 | For information about this room please see: University Housing Lactation Rooms | |
| Sandburg Hall 3400 N. Maryland Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53201 | For information about this room please see: University Housing Lactation Rooms | |
 | School of Fresh Water Sciences Room 3090A 600 E. Greenfield Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53204 | This room has a large chair with side table, a second chair, electrical outlets, door with a privacy lock, and sky light. It is located off of the 3rd floor women's restroom, which provides running water. The School of Freshwater Science is a semi-secure building, but anyone who has access to the research areas can access the lactation room. Employee/student brings her own breast pump, and stores milk in a public area refrigerator or personal cooler. |
 | UWM Student Union Room WG26 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. Milwaukee, WI 53201 | Located on the ground floor of the Student Union, room WG26 is next to the Union Station and across from the Neighborhood Housing Office. In the room there is an electrical outlet, a lock from inside, table, chairs and couches. Employees or students would bring own pump and store milk in a public area refrigerator or personal cooler. Disinfectant wipes are provided. Reservations are accepted for this space. Walk-ins are welcome, provided the space is not already in use or reserved. To obtain the key to this room, please contact the UWM Women's Resource Center (Union WG93), phone 229-2852, or email wmncntr@uwm.edu. |
 | Zilber School of Public Health Room 222 1240 N. 10th Street Milwaukee, WI 53205 | The lactation room is located on the 2nd floor, conveniently near the kitchenette area and restrooms equipped with changing tables. |