The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is committed to ensuring that pregnant and parenting students have equal access to educational programs and activities. Students are protected from discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation, and parenting status.
Pregnancy, post-pregnancy and/or postadoption modification requests that fall under the jurisdiction of Title IX will be coordinated in consultation with Civil Rights Resolutions and Title IX (CRRIX) and the ESDS Liaison for the student’s respective UMB school or program.
UMB students who choose to seek pregnancy or pregnancy related academic modifications should complete and submit the form at this hyperlink:
Title IX Pregnancy Modification Application Form
For additional information or questions , you may contact:
Contact Civil Rights Resolutions & Title IX (CRRIX)
Tammy Galligan
Civil Rights Investigator
Office of Accountability and Compliance
📞 410-706-0477
Student medical or psychological conditions during pregnancy or post-pregnancy that would be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) will be coordinated through ESDS.
UMB students who choose to seek accommodations under ADA must follow the protocol outlined by the ESDS Office. Additional information can be found at this hyperlink:
The form to request reasonable accommodations and support services through ESDS can be found at this hyperlink:
ESDS Student Accommodations Portal
For additional information or questions , you may contact:
Educational Support and Disability Services (ESDS)
✉️ disabilityservices@umaryland.edu
📞 410-706-5889
*Students may request support at any stage of pregnancy or while recovering from a pregnancy-related condition.
Under Federal and/or State law, Students Are Protected From Discrimination Based On:
Students have the right to continue participating in classes, clinical experiences, internships, research opportunities, and other educational activities with appropriate support and reasonable modifications.
UMB students who are pregnant may request academic modifications through Civil Rights Resolutions and Title IX (CRRIX), the Office of Educational Support and Disability Services (ESDS) or through both ESDS and CRRIX. Academic modifications will be made on a case-by-case basis, through the interactive process that is standard for all requests to ESDS. These requested modifications will be considered as they pertain to the physical circumstances of pregnancy and pregnancy- related medical conditions. This is a distinct time period that includes:
Pregnancy-related conditions include:
Students who are pregnant, recovering from pregnancy-related conditions, or parenting children may be eligible for supportive measures, academic modifications, ADA accommodations, and referrals to campus and community resources.
Pregnant students may be eligible for reasonable modifications based on individual needs.
Examples may include:
Academic Support
✅ Excused absences related to pregnancy or childbirth
✅ Opportunities to make up coursework and exams
✅ Extended assignment deadlines
✅ Flexible attendance arrangements
✅ Temporary remote participation options, when available
✅ Leave of absence options
Campus Modifications
✅ Accessible seating
✅ Classroom location adjustments
✅ Elevator access
✅ Additional restroom breaks
✅ Lactation space access
✅ Temporary parking accommodations, when available
Clinical, Practicum, and Internship Experiences
Students participating in clinicals, field placements, internships, or practicum experiences may be eligible for reasonable modifications that support continued participation while maintaining essential program requirements.
GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:
Maryland Department of Health-Women, Infants, Children (WIC) program:
Hyperlink: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/wic/pages/home.aspx
Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy supplemental foods, and health referrals for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under five. Income guidelines apply.
Maryland Department of Human Services-Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Hyperlink: https://dhs.maryland.gov/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program/
Helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health, applicable to eligibility rules. Students aged 18 through 49 enrolled in college or other institutions of higher education at least half time are not eligible for SNAP. However, students may be able to get SNAP benefits if they meet other eligibility requirements.
Maryland Division of Early Childhood-Child Care Scholarship Program
Helps eligible families in Maryland pay for childcare and early education programs.
Maryland Department of Human Services-Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
Hyperlink: https://dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/medical-assistance/
Medicaid, also called Medical Assistance (MA) pays the medical bills of needy and low-income individuals. It is administered by the State and pays medical bills with Federal and State funds.
Maryland Department of Health-Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program
Hyperlink: https://dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/medical-assistance/
Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (MCHP) uses Federal and State funds to ensure all Maryland’s children have medical insurance. The program provides full health benefits for:
ADOPTION SERVICES RESOURCES:
Maryland Dept of Human Services-Adoption Referral and Resources
Hyperlink: https://dhs.maryland.gov/adoption/
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND , BALTIMORE ACCOMODATIONS FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING STUDENTS:
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Educational Support and Disability Services (ESDS) (Students Who Are Pregnant)
Hyperlink: https://www.umaryland.edu/disabilityservices/for-students/students-who-are- pregnant/
University of Maryland, Baltimore-Lactation Centers, Lactation policy and UMB Guidelines for Chest feeding/Breastfeeding Individuals
Hyperlink: https://www.umaryland.edu/campuscenter/building-resources/lactation-center/
University of Maryland, Baltimore-Baby Changing Stations
Hyperlink: https://www.umaryland.edu/campuscenter/building-resources/baby-changing-stations/
HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS:
On-Campus:
University of Maryland, Baltimore-Student Health Center
Hyperlink: https://www.umaryland.edu/studenthealth/student-health-center/
408 W. Lombard St (Upper Level)., between Eutaw and Paca streets
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone/667-214-2233
Off-Campus:
University of Maryland Medical Center
22 S. Greene Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-328-8667
Mercy Medical Center-Weinberg Center
227 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
Mercy Medical-Emergency Care
345 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
University of Maryland Woman’s Health
419 W. Redwood Street
Suite 500
Baltimore, MD 21201
667-214-1300
University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
Women’s Health and OB/GYN Services
800 Linden Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-2500
University of Maryland Faculty Physicians-Western Penn Women’s Center
120 Penn Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
667-214-1300
OTHER UMB RESOURCES:
University of Maryland , Baltimore Student Counseling Center (SCC)
Hyperlink: https://www.umaryland.edu/counseling/self-help-resources/student-parents-or-pregnant/
University of Maryland, Baltimore Student Affairs
620 W. Lexington St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
The University of Maryland, Baltimore is the founding campus of the University System of Maryland.
620 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD
21201 | 410-706-3100
