Lactation Spaces
The University has a network of lactation spaces across campus that are available for all faculty, staff, students and visitors.
Comfortable, private spaces for mothers
Across campus, nursing mothers will find a network of lactation spaces they are welcome to use at any time. These spaces are available to employees, students and visitors.
Below is the full list of lactations spaces. In addition to these spaces, nursing mothers can also access the Mamava Lactation Pods in the Student Union and Pavilion. Download the Mamava app (iPhone or Android) for more information.
| Building | Location | Contact |
| Guyton Hall | Room 204 | Pam Barefield |
| Insight Park | Room 119 | William Nicholas williamn@olemiss.edu (662) 915-2526 |
| Jackson Avenue Center | Room 139 | Chris Cavolo ccavolo@olemiss.edu (662) 915-7283 |
| Lamar Hall | Room 324 | Glenn Schove gschove@olemiss.edu (662) 915-3434 |
| Lyceum | Second Floor, across from the elevator | Johnette Taylor johnette@olemiss.edu (662) 915-7200 |
| The Pavilion 762 All-American Drive | Mamava Nursing Pod, located at the southwest corner of the main level, by the All-American Club | Alex Plate ajplate@olemiss.edu |
| School of Applied Sciences Garland-Heddleston-Mayes Hall | Garland 206 | Aurelia Poe arpoe@olemiss.edu (662) 915-7199 |
| School of Law | Law Library | Christopher Noe noe@olemiss.edu (662) 915-6824 |
| School of Pharmacy | Science Library | Harley Rogers hrogers@olemiss.edu (662) 915-7910 |
| Shoemaker Hall | Room 400 | Front Office |
| South Campus Recreation Center | William Magee Center for Wellness Education | Erin Cromeans |
| South Oxford Campus (old hospital) | Room 119 NW (near School of Nursing) | John Howard jwhoward@olemiss.edu (662) 915-1819 |
| Student Union | Mamava Nursing Pod, located on first floor, next to bookstore's downstairs entrance | Carole Webb clwebb2@olemiss.edu (662) 915-1044 |
| University Library | A10-on the mezzanine level | Stan Whitehorn swhithrn@olemiss.edu (662) 915-7935 |
| V. B. Harrison Health Center | Room 126 | Laura Woods lawoods@olemiss.edu (662) 915-7274 |
Additional resources
Pop-up lactation spaces
If you have a visiting speaker or job candidate who needs a convenient lactation space, but there isn’t one nearby, we can help. Sometimes, the busy schedule of special events or interviews makes it hard for visitors to get to another building’s lactation room multiple times a day. If you need to create a temporary space in your building, contact Lynn Wilkins at (662) 915-1295 or email lwilkins@olemiss.edu. She can assist you in planning a space that meets your guest’s needs while working for your area.
Need help purchasing a breast pump?
Employees covered by BCBS State & School Employees’ Health Insurance may qualify for breastfeeding equipment at reduced or no cost. Send BCBS your breast pump purchase receipt along with a medical claim form and they will refund 100% up to $100—or, order a pump through an approved durable medical equipment supply company (such as Edgepark Medical at 1-800-321-0591, or Better Living Now at 1-800-854-5729) and the company will handle your claim.
Call (800) 709-7881 with any questions.
Lactation Support
Nearly every nursing parent has questions and issues from time to time. If you would like to be matched with a lactation consultant (either in-person or via Telehealth), you might try The Lactation Network. The Lactation Network operates nationally and has lactation consultants in Oxford, Tupelo, Hernando, and elsewhere in our region. Most insurance plans cover the full cost of a consultant, and The Lactation Network will be able to tell you before you commit whether there would be any cost to you.
Contact the HR Service Center
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