Pregnant on campus?
Are you a pregnant or parenting student on campus? First off, we want to say you are strong, capable, and so, so loved. People are going to tell you that you can't do it, but you can- and you don't have to do it alone.
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We've put together a list of resources on not only Pitt's campus, but in the Pittsburgh community. Maybe you need material support. Perhaps emotional therapy or counseling. Or, maybe you don't even know what you need. Whatever your case is, there's someone ready to jump in and help with whatever you need, whether it's free medical services, adoption information, or simply a listening ear.
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You can do this. We believe in you, and so does your community. And your baby's rooting for you, too.
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Pregnancy/fetal development
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Adoption
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Insurance assistance
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Childcare; Prenatal care
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Infant clothing
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Continuing your education
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Employment
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Housing/shelter
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Community resources
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Advice on telling your parents
Birthright of Pittsburgh 160 N Craig St #200 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Birthright is a free and confidential pregnancy resource center located just off campus in North Oakland. They provide guidance and free pregnancy tests. They also provide personalized information about:
Women's Choice Network
4615 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Women's Choice Network is a pregnancy resource center with multiple locations, including one in Oakland. They provide free and confidential services:
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Pregnancy tests, accurate as early as 7 to 10 days after conception
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STD Testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and HIV. Treatment is administered on-site when applicable
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Sonograms, provided on site for those who meet the criteria
From Title IX at the University of Pittsburgh:
​“Helpful Tips for Pregnant and Parenting Students:
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Ask the University for help—meet with the Title IX Coordinator regarding what the University can do to support you in continuing your education.
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Keep notes about your pregnancy-related absences, any instances of harassment, and immediately report problems to your school’s Title IX Coordinator.
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If you feel you have been discriminated against you because you are pregnant or parenting you may file a complaint using the University's Title IX process, with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or in court.”
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Contact Pitt’s Title IX Office here.