Lactation/Wellness Room Design Lactation Room Design
Best Practicespage 1 of 2Lactation/Wellness Room DesignLactation Room DesignThe AIAContributedcollects andbydisseminatesBest Practices as a service to AIA members without endorsement or recommendation. AppropriateLiz York, AIAuse of the information provided is the responsibility of the reader.The AIA collects and disseminates Best Practices as a service to AIA members without endorsement or recommendation.Appropriate use of the information provided is the responsibility of thereader. to achieve auditory comfort in and around the space.SUMMARYimportantMothers returning to the workplace after childbirth faceSUMMARYchallengesto express medically beneficial breastmilkMothersreturning tothethe workforce.workplace afterchildbirththatwhilealso reenteringCompaniesare incrediblyto inprovidefor their newbabiesprovidelactationdrivenroomsthe eworkforce.employees achieve both of these goals. Public facilitiesCompanies that provide lactation rooms in theincreasingly provide Lactation and Mothers' rooms forworkplace help these employees achieve both ofnursing due to growing demand. Following the designthese goals. Following the design guidelines givenguidelines given here will yield a room layout that ishere will yield a lactation room that is easy to useeasyandto useand offers comfort and respect to mothers.offers comfort and respect to mothers.BACKGROUNDThe BACKGROUNDinflux of women in the workplace starting in the 1960sinfluxof womentointhethedevelopmentworkplace startingin thewas Thepartlyattributableof infantformula.1960sgiveswas partlyattributableto thedevelopmentinfant toFormulamothersof newbornaddedfreedom toofreturnFormula givesmothersof newbornbabies researchaddedworkformula.after childbirth.However,in thepast 50 years,freedomto return to workafter ofchildbirth.findingsoverwhelminglyin favorbreast milk over formulahaveHowever,instigatedmarkedin the numberin athepast 40increaseyears, researchfindings of motherschoosingtonursetheirchildrenforthefirstof lifeoverwhelmingly in favor of breast milk over orinfantandmotherinstigated a marked increase in the number of mothers haveinfluencedthesemothersdedicatehourschoosingto nursetheir tochildrenfor longthe firstyeartoofpumpinglife orand motherbabies.dramatic health benefits for infant e influenced these mothers to dedicate long and weeks,and tediousthey needa dedicatedplacewhere theycomfortablyhoursto pumpingand storingbreastcanmilkwhenand theyefficientlyandbabies.store breastin theworkplace.are notcollectwith theirMany milkof thesemothersreturnto workaftermayjust also6 to 12they needaSomelactationroomsbe weeks,used forandwellnesspurposesplacewherethey cancomfortablyand support.that dedicatedincorporateotherfunctionsin additionto lactationefficientlycollect andstore breastthe workplace.Designconsiderationsoutlinedheremilkare inprimarilydesignedaround lactation needs, but other medical needs may also bewell served by these facilities.ROOM REQUIREMENTSSeveral times a day, a nursing mother needs to retreat to aquiet, closed room to collect expressed milk. She needs aSeveral times a day, a nursing mother needs a quiet, enclosedcalm restful environment with all the required elementsroom to collect expressed milk. She needs a calm restfulfor an efficient and safe pumping session.environment for an efficient and safe pumping session.A typical pumping session includes changing clothes,A gat a desk infront ofa pumpchangingfor 15 to 30minutes,at a placingwork surfacefrontbottles,of a pumpfor bottles15 to 30milk in ottles,washingand pump partspartsmilkandinpackingawayuntil thebottlesnext pumpingand packing them away until the next pumping session, andsession, and redressing and returning to work. At the endredressing and returning to work. At the end of the session, theof the session, the pumped milk must be stored in apumped milk must be stored in a refrigerator or cooler. In anrefrigeratorcooler.an eight-hourwork dayaretwooreight-hourwork ordaytwo orInthreepumping sessionsnormal.three pumping sessions are normal.ROOM ers’Otherconsiderationslactation rooms,rooms, ormothers’rooms,or Wellnessroomsincludetheneedforactualand privacy.perceivedrooms, include the need for actual and tressfromPumps can be noisy so sound dampening is important tonewborn babies, transitioning work and family life. In addition,equipment such as pumps can be noisy so sound dampening is The AIAThe AIAWalls, doors, and locks must be substantial and provide a goodachieveauditorycomfortin and aroundthe accessspace. Walls,sense ofsecurity.Particularlyin publicfacilities, suchdoors, and locks must be substantial and provide a goodas airports, conference centers, libraries, museums, collegesense of security.campuses, shopping malls, and hotels, nursing mothers need acalm environmentto breastfeedbabies anda secure spaceLactationrooms shouldprovide, attheira minimum,a lockabledoor;a worksurface and suchchair;asa asmallutility-typesink;wheretheir belongings,stroller,can be accommodated.storage for cleaning supplies and paper towels; adequateHVACservice,includinga thermostat;and well-placedWellnessroomsshould provide,at a minimum,a lockable door;electricaloutlets. andTelephonenetworksink; storage fora work surfacechair; aservicesmall andutility-typeconnectionsfor the roomare alsorecommendedcleaning suppliesand papertowels;adequatetoHVAC ibilityand well-placed electrical outlets. A refrigeratoris desired in theguidelinesshouldbemetforallthefeaturesof theroom.workplace. Accessibility guidelines shouldbe metfor all thefeatures of the room. The sample vignettes provide the space forSizepumping milk as well as breastfeeding.A minimum footprint of 7 feet by 7 feet is recommendedas it allows for a 5-foot radius circle with 24-inch deepRECOMMENDATIONScounters on two walls. Other configurations such as 10feet by 5 feet work well, too.SizeA minimum footprint of 7 feet by 7 feet is recommended as itLocationallows fora 5-footradiuscircleinwitha 24-inchdeep counter.Mothers’roomsshouldbe locateda ssible to all. They should not be located in areasworkthat well inofficespublic facingfacilities wheremore mothersarewouldnotandbe suitablefor the preparationand storageoflikely to be breastfeeding their babies.food.PrivacyLocationEach abuildingshould deadboltinclude aforminimumonebestWellness room.Installuser-operatedprivacy.ofTheAs aareruleof thumb,ratio thatof oneroomanforevery 100 femalelocksindicatordeada boltsdisplay“occupied”messageto discourageinterruptions.occupantsis recommended.Wellness rooms should be locatedin a safe area accessible to all. They should not be located inSoundPrivacyareas thatwould not be suitable for the preparation and storageWallsshould reach up to the structure above to minimizeof food.sound transmission over them into adjacent spaces. Installsound attenuation in walls to minimize soundPrivacytransmission.Install fabricpanels,carpeting,orInstall a user-operatedlockwithcurtains,an indicatorfor locks include anmaterialsindicatortothatdisplaysan “occupied”message to discourage interruptions and still allows one handChairoperation for exiting the room in the case of emergency.Provide a task chair suitable for a workstation. Seat, back,armrest, lumbar, tension, and height adjustments areSound Privacypreferable.Casters are also important to allow the userWalls should ideally reach up to the structure or install soundfreedom of movement when hands are occupied withattenuationminimize sound transmission (i.e.bottlesof milk inandwallspumptoparts.minimum STC 45) over them into adjacent spaces. Carpetingor other sound-dampening materials to minimize echoes isTable/Counterrecommended.Providea minimum 20-inch deep by 30-inch wide plasticlaminate or solid work surface for the pump and bottles torest on in front of the task chair. 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Best PracticesChairLactation Room Designpage 1 of 2RESOURCESProvide a task chair suitable for a workstation. Fabric orhttp://www.llli.org/material designed for easy cleaning or wiping is otion/research.htmSeat, back,armrest, lth.gov/breastfeeding/employerContributedby Liz tension,York,AIABest Practicespage 1 of 2preferable. Casters are also important to allow the user freedomsolutions/nursing-moms.htmlBest Practicespage 2 of 2of movement when hands are occupied with bottles of milk andThecollectsanddisseminatesBestPracticesas ainservice to AIA memberswithoutendorsement orpump edclearkneespacebeneaththecounter.ProvideForMore Informationonrecommendation.This TopicForreader.MoreInformationon ThisTopicclearkneebeneaththecounter.Provideabove of theFor More Information on This Topicuse ofthespaceinformationprovidedis theresponsibilitythe roomAppropriateifcountermothersfrequentlyuse area.the roomto thalso editionthe 14thofeditionof theSee also thethecounter outlets at the work area. 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Workplace Sample Layout7'x7' Wellness Room Unit7'2'5'7312'-6"927'4'-6"Ø5'54681-1 plan1. task chair2. counter (fridge underneath)3. counter for pump4. sink (cold and hot water dispenser)5. tilt mirror6. paper towel dispenser (trash can underneath)7. electrical outlet (above the counter)8. coat hooks9. door for privacy1-2 perspective1-3 perspective
1. chair2. coat hooks3. baby changing table4. paper towel dispenser (trash can underneath)5. sink (cold and hot water dispenser)6. stroller storage7. electrical outlet (above the counter)8. counter for pump9. door for privacy10. full length mirror (at back of the door)Public Facility Sample Layout10'x5' Wellness Room Unit5'5'1.coach2.coat hanger3.pump4.folded diaper changing table5.hand dryer(trashcan underneath)6.sink(cold and hot water)7.tiltable mirror8.frige underneath9.sterilizer10.stroller11.electrical outlet12.acoustic 1 plan2-2 perspective2-3 perspective
1. task chair2. nursing chair3. coat hooks4. counter for pump5. towel dispenser (trash can underneath)6. sink (cold and hot water dispenser)7. tilt mirror8. cabinet or storage9. electrical outlet (above the counter)10. counter (fridge underneath)11. door for privacyDouble-Unit Sample Layout10'x12' Wellness Room Unit10'4'-10"4'-10"9921443312'115Ø5'6710893-1 plan3-2 perspective3-3 perspective
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