Pregnancy and Related Conditions

The University of Cincinnati is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable and inclusive environment for students and employees who are experiencing current, potential, or past pregnancy or related conditions.

UC’s Office of Equal Opportunity (“OEO”) ensures compliance with federal and state laws regarding pregnancy and related conditions including Title IX, Title VII, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and the PUMP Act.

Reasonable Modifications for Pregnancy and Related Conditions

OEO facilitates reasonable modifications on the basis of pregnancy and related conditions. A ”reasonable modification” is a change in the academic or workplace environment that enables an individual who is pregnant or has related conditions to have equal access to education and employment programs and  activities.

If you would like to request reasonable modifications to your academic or workplace environment, please email us at eooffice@uc.edu or fill out this Modification Request Form.

Resources for Students

Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and includes protections for students who have been pregnant, are pregnant, or may become pregnant. OEO can assist with ensuring that pregnant and parenting students are able to fully access and participate in education programs and activities.

UC Women's Center

Accessibility Resources

Medical Leave of Absence

Lactation spaces

Resources for Employees

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (“PDA”), which amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. People who are pregnant or affected by pregnancy-related conditions must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees with similar abilities or limitations. The PDA covers all aspects of pregnancy including current pregnancy, past pregnancy, potential or intended pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.

Accessibility Resources

Employee Assistance Program

Leaves of Absence

Lactation spaces

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Parental Leave (PPL) is available to all full-time staff and faculty. Additional information can be found on Human Resources' page on Paid Parental Leave FAQs. 

Federal Legislation Related to Pregnancy

In October 2022, the Office for Civil Rights published Discrimination Based on Pregnancy and Related Conditions: A Resource for Students and Schools outlining protections for students.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act provides employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth ore related medical conditions with similar protections available to workers under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

External Resources for Pregnant and Parenting People

The Job Accommodation Network provides helpful information on requesting accommodations due to pregnancy-related limitations.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women's Health