Pregnancy or Lactation Support Request Form

Pregnancy & Lactation Support

The Title IX Office provides support for students experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, false pregnancy, pregnancy loss, or recovery from any of these conditions. During an intake and support meeting, Title IX staff will share the rights of a pregnant or lactating student on campus, university obligations, campus resource referrals, and supportive measures available, including academic adjustments, leaves of absence, physical accommodations, and more. Title IX staff can assist in developing a supportive academic and co-curricular plan for labor, delivery, and the recovery period after.

Resources

On Campus Resources

  • Office of Student Advocacy: can provide resources around financial and housing security, and assist students in communicating with and advocating for academic adjustments. OSA staff can also assist students with the transition to parenthood.
    • Ram Pantry: assists students who are experiencing food insecurity.
  • Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO): can provide students with disability accommodation letters for pregnancy-related conditions such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, hyperemesis gravidarum, chronic migraines, and more.
  • University Counseling Services: supports students who have any concerns related to pregnancy or parenting issues. This may include but not limited to managing the demands of parenting while in school, mental health concerns while pregnant, or dealing any anxiety related to pregnancy or parenting.
    • TimelyCare: online platform that provides virtual therapy support free of charge for students and staff.
  • Dean of Student Advocacy Office: can help students navigate crises and Medical Leaves of Absence.
  • University Student Health Services: Students can receive pregnancy testing and general primary care. 

Off Campus Resources

Leave

Title IX can assist students in creating a plan for their delivery and recovery period, including coordinating a medical leave of absence with the Dean of Student Advocacy office if necessary.

Student Lactation FAQ

https://equity.vcu.edu/title-ix/pregnancy-parenthood--lactation/student-lactation-faq/

Student Lactation Rooms

https://advocacy.vcu.edu/resources/lactation-rooms/

Reporting Discrimination

If you believe you've experienced discrimination because of your pregnancy, please report your concerns using this form.

Discrimination Incident Reporting Form

Lactation Rooms

If you are having trouble accessing a lactation room, please report your concerns using this form.

Campus Accessibility Concern Form