Lactation Room Requirements

It must be completely private so that no one can see inside the space and no one is able to enter the space while it is being used.

Lactation room requirements.

Storage for cleaning supplies and paper towels. Lactation rooms should be located in a safe area accessible to all. A work surface and chair. A private room that has been given access to only the mothers who use it.

Lactation rooms should not be in or accessed through bathrooms locker rooms or similar facilities but should be distinct rooms designed for their intended purpose. In larger facilities it. Adequate hvac service including a thermostat. A minimum footprint of 7 feet by 7 feet is recommended as it allows for a 5 foot radius circle with 24 inch deep counters on two walls.

And well placed electrical outlets. It also must be functional useable as a space for expressing breast milk. Lactation rooms should provide at a minimum a lockable door. A few comfortable chairs number depending on how many mothers will be using the room.

A small utility type sink. Footrest sink for washing hands pump and tubing with soap and paper towels compact refrigerator with freezer compartment to store cold packs and milk multi user hospital grade breast pump mothers provide their own collection. Other configurations such as 10 feet by 5 feet work well too. Lactation rooms may be located near lobbies or main corridors in proximity to breakrooms bathrooms and other core building functions.