Lactation Rooms

UB has clean, private and comfortable space for nursing parents.  If the rooms that are listed below are not convenient, the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) will also work with students, employees and members of the UB community to find appropriate space.

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North Campus

A room with a chair, table, shelves and pictures of babies.

Baldy 565.  This room is secured by a keypad lock.  It has two chairs, a table and window blinds that can close for privacy.

available chair, ottoman, and small table in Capen 59.

Capen 59.  This room is located in the hallway behind 1Capen.  This room has a chair, ottoman, and a small table, and is secured by a keypad lock.  

Chair and table in Capen 354.

Capen 354.  This room can be accessed through the Silverman Library in Capen Hall during library hours. The room has a table and one chair, and is secured by a keypad lock. It is located adjacent to rest rooms. 

Photo of room with pictures of babies, a chair and a table.

Capen 565A.  This room can be accessed through the women's restroom on the fifth floor of Capen Hall (across from the Martin Room) and is typically open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.  The room has two chairs and a table, and is separated from the restroom with a closed door that can be locked for privacy.  

A room with a chair and pictures of babies.

Cooke 128.  This room has a chair and table, and is secured by a keypad lock.

A room with a keypad lock, two chairs, a small table and pictures of babies.

Natural Sciences Complex (NSC) 803.  This room has two chairs and a small table, and is secured by a keypad lock.

A room with a keypad lock, chair, sink and changing table.

Natural Sciences Complex (NSC) 202C.  This room has a chair, sink, changing table and is secured by a keypad lock.

Chair and table in Student Union 325.

Student Union (SU) 325.  This room has a chair, table and movable work desk.  The room is accessed by a swipe card and is secured by a privacy lock.

South Campus

A room with a keypad lock, chair, a small table and pictures of babies.

Diefendorf 138.  This room is secured by a keypad lock.  It has a chair, a table and window blinds that can close for privacy.

A large chair and counter with a sink and cleaning supplies.

Squire B23. This room has a privacy lock, chair with a small work surface, an outlet, and access to a sink with soap and cleaning supplies.

A room with a keypad lock, chair, small table, lamp, and pictures of babies.

Wende 315.  This room is secured by a keypad lock and also has a privacy lock.  It has a chair and a small table.

Townsend lactation room with chair, small table and sink.

Townsend B04.  This room has a privacy lock, chair, small table, sink, and a changing table.

Downtown Campus

chair and small table in JSMBS 6142.

Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (JSMBS) 6142.  This room can be accessed within the JSMBS 6130 office suite and is typically open Monday through Friday, 7:45 am - 5:00 pm.  This room has a chair and a small table.

Using the Rooms

For the best ease of use, it is encouraged to reserve a room in advance using these methods:

Capen 565A and Townsend B04 are available on a first-come, first-served basis and typically open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. 

Baldy 565, Capen 59, Capen 354, Cooke 128, NSC 803, NCS 202C, Diefendorf 138, Wende 315, and Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (JSMBS) 6142 can be reserved through the Office of Wellness and Work Life Balance by requesting access on the applicable web form:

Squire Hall B23 can be requested through the School of Dental Medicine Human Resources Office.

Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (JSMBS) 6142 can be accessed within the JSMBS 6130 office suite and is typically open Monday through Friday, 7:45 am - 5:00 pm.  

Student Union (SU) 325 can be reserved by requesting access at the Student Union Welcome Center in the main atrium.  The Student Union Welcome Center is typically staffed from 9:00 am - midnight, seven days a week, when classes are in session.

After Hours & Drop-in Options

UB recognizes that it may not always be possible to reserve a room in advance. 

In these instances, you may use the lactation rooms near the 1Capen (North Campus) and 1Diefendorf (South Campus) Student Centers.  Please ask the attendants at the concierge desk to open the rooms for you if not already occupied or reserved.  1Capen and 1Diefendorf Student Centers are typically open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

You may also request access to use Student Union (SU) 325 on UB's North Campus from the attendants at the Student Union Welcome Center.  The Student Union Welcome Center is typically staffed from 9:00 am - midnight, seven days a week, when classes are in session.

On UB's South Campus, you may request access to use a private space in Abbott Hall Health Sciences Library (HSL) by asking for the Room #112 key at the Library Circulation desk when the library is open.  Abbott Hall HSL has evening and weekend hours when classes are in session.

More Information

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