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Expectant Parents
Expectant Parents
Preparing to welcome a child while navigating your DNP program undoubtedly brings MANY questions and feelings. Fortunately, your School of Nursing faculty and staff are well versed in assisting students with exploring options and help identifying the path that best suits their needs. Please reach out to Alicia George (gophernursing@umn.edu) to begin exploring options and connecting with resources available to you.
The Disability Resource Center and their Pregnancy and Title IX Coordinators are another fabulous resource to birthing persons wishing to explore the many options and support available to them. Reach out to pregnancyaccom@umn.edu directly to connect with their services and support.
Student Parent Help Center
Student Parent Help Center
The student Parent Help Center provides assistance and support to undergraduate and graduate/professional student parents. Be sure to explore the various support and resources provided and especially the child care grants and student parent community.
Interprofessional Student Parent Community
Interprofessional Student Parent Community
The Interprofessional Student-Parent Community (ISPC) is a campus life program that provides targeted support to meet the needs of healthcare professional students who are parents or caregivers.
Lactation Support & Resources
Lactation Support & Resources
Lactation falls under Title 9 rights and is considered a medical condition/need under the Makeup Work for Legitimate Absences policy. Absences from class, lab, or clinical will be excused for both the time required to pump and the travel time to and from the nearest location.
The University of Minnesota and Lactation Advocacy Committee provides a variety of spaces available throughout campus to support breastfeeding needs. The closest location to Weaver-Densford Hall is in 1-338 Moos Tower. It’s equipped with two Medela Lactina Plus electric breast pumps, refrigerator, chairs, reading materials, and sink. Access to the lactation space in 1-338 Moos Tower can be requested via submission of the online form that will automatically send an email with instructions to access the space.
Additional resources and information regarding spaces across campus can be found through the University Lactation Resources website.
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