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New Parent & Breastfeeding Resources

VCFC is committed to supporting faculty, staff, and students managing their growing families by amplifying resources offered through 91勛圖厙 and in the community.��羔�

91勛圖厙 Resources

  • Babies & You

    , a prenatal education program that encourages early and consistent prenatal care. The program is offered to 91勛圖厙 faculty/staff, spouses, or dependent children. Educational sessions on various topics are offered monthly.泭泭

  • Shade Tree Early Pregnancy Program (STEPP)

    connects pregnant women from underserved populations with prenatal care, community resources, prenatal education and social resources. Volunteers at the clinic are 91勛圖厙 medical employees and students.泭

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  • Women���s Education and Lactation���

    ��畝t Monroe Jr. Carrell Children���s Hospital offers classes on a range of topics for expectant parents and adoptive parents.��胼�疳nclude Beginning Breastfeeding, New Beginnings Childbirth Class, and Newborn Care 101.泭

  • 91勛圖厙 Midwife Services

    At, certified nurse-midwives provide pregnancy care and delivery, primary care, well-woman care, birth control, and other gynecological services and prenatal care.泭

  • 91勛圖厙 Resuscitation Program

    is an authorized American Heart Association training center providing BLS, ACLS, PALS, PEARS, Heartsaver, and ERO courses to 91勛圖厙 employees and students.泭

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  • 91勛圖厙 Women���s Health

    ��� Located at One Hundred Oaks and committed to providing care for women at all stages of their lives, from annual examinations to pregnancy and delivery.泭


Additional Birth Support, Breastfeeding, & Parent Education Resources

  • American Academy of Pediatrics

    ��� Information and recommendations about , advocacy materials, and more.泭

  • babycenter.com

    ��� Provides the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information.泭

  • DONA International

    ��� An international doula association that offers certification programs, workshops, and informational resources.泭

  • A Guide to The Health Benefits of Breast-feeding

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  • Lamaze International

    teaches parents healthy birth practices for safe childbirth and labor.

  • La Leche League

    helps mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education.泭

  • Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline

    ��� The hotline operates 24/7 and is staffed by International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants. Toll-free number:���855-4BF-MOMS (855-423-6667)泭

  • Tennessee Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

    ��� The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded program designed to provide supplemental food assistance and nutrition education.泭

  • U.S. National Library of Medicine Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed簧)

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  • What to Expect

    offers must-have information, support and community for every step of the parenting journey, from preconception and pregnancy to the baby years and beyond.��羔�

  • WomensHealth.gov Healthy Pregnancy

    ��胼�� The federal government source for information on giving your baby a healthy start, including and .泭


Planning Your Leave: 91勛圖厙 Human Resources Links

Below are some resources to assist you as you move through the FMLA application process. If you have questions, contact your FMLA Coordinator at 615-343-4125 or email���fmlaprocessing@vanderbilt.edu.泭

  • : The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Tennessee Maternity Leave Act (TMLA) provide for leaves of absence on account of adoption, pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing of an infant.泭
  • 惚莽勳紳眶��胼�眩o pay part of your salary while on FMLA/TMLA泭
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  • Human Resources��胼�� (see page two of hours of work)

Lactation Room Locations at 91勛圖厙

91勛圖厙 supports breastfeeding and pumping at work. Detailed information about the lactation rooms on campus is listed below. The 91勛圖厙 Child & Family Center provides this list as a resource to 91勛圖厙 faculty, staff, and students, but does not monitor or maintain these rooms.��羔�

泭If you have any questions regarding lactation rooms or would like to add a location, please��畚ontact the Family Services Coordinator at��胼��famcenter@vanderbilt.edu.泭


Dedicated Lactation Rooms on Campus

  • Alumni Hall, 007: Private room with lounge chair with ottoman, small table, and Koala Kare changing table.��狼he door remains unlocked unless in use.泭
  • Baker Building, Suite 900: Private room with a chair, desk, mini refrigerator, electrical outlets, and bookshelf. Medela breast pump is available for use.��涌or questions or to reserve a room, contact Alycia Buford at���Alycia.buford@vanderbilt.edu or 615-343-6601.泭
  • Central Library, 400FB: Private room with an armchair, small table, a lamp for dimmed lighting, coat hooks, and electrical outlets available.��烈lease see the front desk located in the lobby (4th floor) to check out a key to the room.泭
  • Commons Center, 3rd Floor: Private room is available with a chair and desk. Room available upon request. Contact Melissa Vandewater at 615- 322-2848 or���melissa.vandewater@vanderbilt.edu.泭
  • Commons Center, Room 216: Empty study room space with frosted windows, tables, chairs, and electrical outlet.��胼�狼he room��畚an be locked upon request. Check in at the Commons Front Desk to reserve the room. Please contact Anne Koehler at���anne.c.koehler@vanderbilt.edu��皋r 615-322-2518 with any questions or concerns.泭
  • Featheringill Hall, Room 125: Private room includes a chair, table, Koala Kare changing table, a mini refrigerator, and a sink. For key access visit room 104. Please contact Lana Hefner at���lana.h.hefner@vanderbilt.edu.泭
  • Margaret Cuninggim Women���s Center: Private room with pump, desk, and outlet.��狼he sink is located across the hall.��� There is a refrigerator downstairs in the kitchen.��� A Medela multi-user pump is available in this room.��� Email���womenctr@vanderbilt.edu��眩o reserve the space.泭
  • School of Medicine Basic Sciences, 715 C PRB & 6132 MRB3: Private room with a chair, ottoman, and Medela breast pump with sanitizing bags and cleansers.��� There is a refrigerator for the temporary storage of breast milk and a kitchenette with a sink.��涌or questions contact the Basic Sciences Office of Facilities, Infrastructure and Risk Management at���vbs-firm@vanderbilt.edu.��狼o reserve the room, complete a signup��羔�
  • School of Nursing, 1st Floor Student Lounge: Private room with a changing table, rocking chair, small table, and electrical outlet. There is a sink available in the student lounge.��狼he room is located in the student lounge on the first floor and the door remains unlocked unless in use. Please contact the front desk at 615-322-4400 if you have any questions.��羔�
  • Stevenson Center, Room 1122: Private room with a sink, electrical outlet, lounge chair with ottoman and small table.��涉 Medela multi-user pump is available.��涌or key access or room reservations, please contact Ginger Hitts at ginger.hitts@vanderbilt.edu��皋r 615-322-2845.泭
  • Student Life Center, Room 009: This space is also a small kitchen space. Chair, sink, and electrical outlet available.��狼he door remains unlocked unless in use.泭
  • 91勛圖厙 Kennedy Center, Room 129: Private room with a rocking chair, lamp, electrical outlet, and nursing pillow.��狼ake the elevator down to the 1st floor. The door remains unlocked unless in use. For questions, contact Vee Ahlhauser at���v.ahlhauser@vanderbilt.edu��皋r 615-322-8150.泭
  • Wilson Hall, Room 117: Private room with a sink, electrical outlet, lounge chair with ottoman and a small table.��涌or key access or room reservations, please contact Ginger Hitts at ginger.hitts@vanderbilt.edu��皋r 615-322-2845.泭
  • 1025 16th Avenue S (VUSE ��� ISIS Building), Room 304: Private room with a desk, chair, mini refrigerator, and lamp. Please sign out a key in the first-floor administrative office. For questions, please contact Shelly Wolf at���shelly.wolf@vanderbilt.edu.泭
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Buildings With Space Available Upon Request

  • Blair School of Music: Rooms are available to be made private upon request. Contact Heidi Basgall at 615-322-7660 or Deanna Schultheiss at 615-322-7651.泭
  • Divinity School: Room is under renovation until further notice. Contact Heather Lee at���heather.lee@vanderbilt.edu to request available space.��羔�
  • Ingram Studio Art Center ��� Second-floor Kitchen (Room 240F): Coordinate space with Jerry Phillips at jerry.b.phillips@vanderbilt.edu.泭
  • Rand/Sarratt: Please contact 615-322-2448 to request space.泭

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This page is provided as a list of resources only. The Child & Family Center and 91勛圖厙 do not endorse these references. These resources are not exhaustive but a sample of local resources.泭