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Having a Baby While in School

Many students at BYUH want to grow their families while also pursuing their education. Unfortunately, some feel like they have to choose between school and family. This resource list is designed for student moms and dads so they can be aware of the resources and options available to them if they have a baby while in school.

Campus Services Provided

Schedule a visit with Relationship & Family Development to learn more about these services.
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Prenatal Class

Series of 5 classes addressing the stages of pregnancy, what to expect during the delivery process and pain relief options, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
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Mother, father, and their baby, along with the baby resource nurse

1st Trimester Visit

Information on what to expect during pregnancy, morning sickness, nutrition, & breastfeeding. Helpful tips for pregnant student or spouse. Questions are encouraged.
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A Baby Shower in a Box

For each mom. New and handmade tummy time quilts and basic baby supplies donated by friends in the community and senior missionaries.
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3rd Trimester/Prebirth Home Visit

Review signs of labor, discuss concerns, and what to pack for the hospital. You will receive a booklet, “Understanding Birth,” which includes a web app with videos, tools, and more! Breastfeeding help is offered if needed after delivery.
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Keiki Korner

Wednesdays, 3 - 4 pm
Stake Center Nursery
A fun mom/baby weekday gathering where moms can talk and babies can play, up to age 3. There is also a messenger group to connect with other young families on campus.
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Options You Have for Continuing Your Education

  • Work directly with your professors to arrange short-term extensions for coursework deadlines.
  • Enroll in Independent Study classes.
  • Contact the Title IX coordinator to work out an accommodation for your situation.
  • Take fewer classes per semester. Keep in mind that part-time and enrollment have different tuition implications.
  • Consider taking a leave of absence.

Title IX

The university provides appropriate, reasonable adjustments to educational and employment programs and activities to support students who are experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, miscarriage, and recovery therefrom, in the same way as it does for students experiencing other temporary disabilities. Here are some examples of situations in which you might seek a Title IX accommodation:

  • Planning your recovery from delivery (we recommend starting the accommodation process before your due date) or if you have a complicated delivery and need additional support.
  • You are suffering from a postpartum mood disorder such as postpartum depression, anxiety, or panic.

Other Helpful Ideas

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Look for mothers’ or parents’ groups on Facebook. There are other student parents out there who may want to trade childcare and/or connect about their experiences.
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Pray for divine inspiration. The devotional titled, Women and Education: “A Future Only God Could See For You” By Eva Witesman illustrates how different women may be led to different paths for pursuing education and family.

Read the Devotional Talk
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