HR Professional

The Mother's Room

One of the most basic and critical components of any lactation program is the mother's room—a designated room where employees can breastfeed their babies (if their babies are brought to them), or more commonly, pump (express their milk with a breast pump). This article discusses the importance of a mother's room and how to set one up in your organization.

• What Is the Purpose of a Mother's Room?
• Setting Up a Mother's Room
• Essentials for a Mother's Room
• Optional Features
• Special Considerations for the Mobile Employee