Pregnant Employees and Students

Pregnant Students

Under Title IX Regulations, SFSU cannot discriminate against any student based on the student's pregnancy or related condition. 

Pregnancy or related conditions means:  

• Pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or lactation;
• Medical Conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or lactation or:
• Recovery from pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation or related medical conditions. 

Additional examples of medical conditions related to pregnancy: pregnancy related illness, (i.e. excessive morning sickness, fatigue, nausea, prenatal depression, etc.) miscarriage, IVF treatments, lactation related conditions (i.e. mastitis) and treatment for postnatal (postpartum) depression. 

If you are a student in need of pregnancy related support, the Title IX Coordinator (contact information below) can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure your equal access to the campus’s programs and activities.  

If your pregnancy and/or related condition is considered a disability, please register with Disability Programs and Resource Center to establish disability related accommodations. The Office for Civil Rights and Title IX can coordinate as needed with the office for Disability Program and Resource Center.

Pregnant Employees

If you are an employee in need of pregnancy related support, please contact Human Resources.