Pregnancy & Lactation Resources

Pregnancy & Lactation Resources
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Pregnancy and Lactation Resources
Related University Policies
In March of
2022, the Office of Policy and Efficiency (OPE) announced the Regent approval of a new policy titled, the
CU System Administrative Policy Statement (APS 3005)-Lactation Spaces
This new policy requires the development and implementation of campus lactation policies on all four CU campuses.
Specifically for CU Denver | CU Anschutz, there is a
Lactation Space Policy (Policy 3061)
, as well as additional University guidelines the Office of Equity (OE) administers to support pregnant and parenting students.
Please review each policy to learn more about the University’s endeavors to provide time, space, and reasonable adjustments to the work or education programs to support students and employees who choose to breastfeed and/or express breastmilk.
The CU Denver | CU Anschutz campuses prohibit discrimination on the basis of seventeen protected classes,
which include pregnancy or related conditions.
Visit our
University Policies and Procedures
page to learn more about the Protected Class Nondiscrimination Policy
The University also provides
Pregnancy and Parenting Guidelines
that set forth the protections that should be provided for pregnant and
parenting students, including those with pregnancy-related conditions. You can also review the
Children in the Workplace and/or Classroom Guidelines
document, which
outlines the very limited circumstances under which it is permissible to bring non-student, minor children to the workplace or classroom.
The U
niversity is required to provide reasonable accommodations for students, staff, and faculty related to disability, religion, creed, and pregnancy or related conditions.
isit our
Accommodation Resources
page to review additional resources related to pregnancy and parenting
If you or someone you know feels they have been discriminated against or denied a reasonable accommodation related to pregnancy or related conditions, please
visit our
Reporting & Resolution Options
page to learn more information on submitting a report
Requirements for Responding to Pregnancy Disclosures
When a student, employee, or third party discloses a pregnancy or related condition to any CU Denver or CU Anschutz employee, that employee is required to provide them with the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and inform them that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to ensure their equal access to the University’s education programs or activities.
Pregnancy Disclosures & Title IX Coordinator Contact Information
Lactation Space Access
The OE will serve as the primary point of contact for lactation spaces on the CU Denver and CU Anschutz campuses. Our office will work with you to get connected to resources that best suit your needs.
If you are bringing a visitor to campus who needs lactation access, direct arrangements for space accessibility will be made for the visitor depending on campus location for the event/conference/meeting.
To coordinate appropriate arrangements for visitors needing lactation access
, email t
he OE at
[email protected]
If you
have an urgent request and/or concerns related to lactation spaces, please refer to this Lactation Space Contact List to find the appropriate contact
Lactation Access: Pregnant & Parenting Form
If you are pregnant or need to utilize a lactation space on campus, please fill out our "Pregnancy and Parenting Form." Completing this form allows for our office to request badge access and enrolls you into our EMS Lactation Space Reservation System.

This form also assists our office with getting you connected with the correct office for any pregnancy related accommodations.
Pregnancy and Parenting Form
List of Lactation Spaces
This list includes information on room locations, access, and amenities for the Auraria Campus, Anschutz Medical Campus, UC Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and CU Boulder.
Lactation Room Map,
Auraria Campus
Lactation Room Map,
CU Denver Campus
Lactation Room Map,
CU Anschutz Campus
Badging Clearance
Some lactation spaces, primarily on the CU Anschutz campus, use badge access for security purposes. The OE will request badge access on your behalf.
Fill out the Pregnancy and Parenting form to obtain badge access clearance
Please note, the lactation access may permit you to enter the room, but not the space in which the room is located. If you do not have clearance to a specific area in a building, lactation clearance will not grant you access.
EMS: Online Reservation System
EMS is an online system that we use for reserving lactation spaces. You must be a registered EMS user to reserve lactation space at CU Anschutz. If you are not currently an EMS user, you will need to request an account. Please
use the EMS WebApp How To for instructions on how to use EMS
Mamava Pods
Campus Mamava Pods are not included in the EMS Scheduling system. To access the pod code, download the Mamava App on your mobile device. Please
review the Mamava Pod User Guide for any Mamava questions and scheduling needs
To ensure all users have a successful experience with our campus lactation spaces, we ask that everyone abides by the following expectations:
Be considerate of the schedule for lactation spaces by adhering to your scheduled reservation time.
You are responsible for releasing any unneeded reservations for the EMS system, as it takes away other individual’s ability to reserve available spaces.
In March of
2022, the Office of Policy and Efficiency (OPE) announced the Regent approval of a new policy titled, the
CU System Administrative Policy Statement (APS 3005)-Lactation Spaces
This new policy requires the development and implementation of campus lactation policies on all four CU campuses.
Specifically for CU Denver | CU Anschutz, there is a
Lactation Space Policy (Policy 3061)
, as well as additional university guidelines the OE administers to support pregnant and parenting students.
Additional Legislation:
Colorado Breastfeeding Laws
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Lactation and Title IX
Anschutz Child Care Resources
Campus Student Services is committed to provide different resources for students, staff, and faculty.
Physical Location
: 2255 North Wheeling Street
Phone
: 303.340.1700
Denver Child Care Resources
The Auraria Early Learning Center (AELC), licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services, provides full- and part-time programs for children 12-months to 5-years-old and summer camp for children through age 8. The center serves the students, faculty, and staff of the Auraria Campus.
Physical Location:
950 9th Street, Denver, CO 80204
Phone:
303.556.3188
Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition
Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition is a volunteer organization, comprised of health professionals, that works closely with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children to reach communities which have historically had low breastfeeding rates.
La Leche League
La Leche League is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to families who want to breastfeed.
Milk & Cookies
Milk & Cookies is a lactation support group on the CU Anschutz campus.
Single-user Lactation Space
Multi-user Lactation Space
Mamava Pod
Note*:
Images of the lactation spaces displayed are examples of lactation room types.
Not all lactation spaces will look the same.
Utilizing Lactation Spaces by Campus
CU Denver Downtown (Auraria) Campus:
There is no official reservation process. Please review the helpful guide section above to find the locations of lactation rooms.
CU Anschutz Medical Campus
: There is an official reservation system (EMS) and the space may require badge access.
UCHealth
: The OE does not control these spaces. Any questions/needs will be directed to their support line, which is 720.848.6034 (inpatient) or 720.848.1741.
Children’s Hospital
: The OE does not control these spaces. Any questions/needs will be directed to their support line, which is 720.777.6458.
Lactation Space Feedback
The University values feedback on ways to improve lactation spaces on the CU Denver | CU Anschutz campuses in order to meet the needs of our lactation space users. Contact our office to share any feedback regarding your experience in our lactation spaces.
Submit Lactation Spaces Feedback
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