Pregnant Employees & 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. 
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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. 

Pregnant Employees

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

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Lactation Rooms for Nursing Parents

Lactation rooms for nursing parents can be found in the following areas: 

  • AS Women's Center – CCSC T116 
  • J. Paul Leonard Library – LIB267 
  • Mashouf Wellness Center – MWC115 
  • Marcus Hall – T336 
  • Student Advising Center – ADM 229 
  • Science & Engineering Innovation Center – SEIC 239 

View the Lactation Room Map  

Students – For information on accessing lactation rooms and other support visit Health Promotion & Wellness 

Employees – For information on access to lactation rooms and other support visit Human Resources  

If you have questions about lactation rooms, please contact Health Promotion & Wellness by email at hpw@sfsu.edu and/or Office for Civil Rights and Title IX by email at ocrtitleix@sfsu.edu. 

For questions about pregnancy related resources and support please contact SF State's Title IX Coordinator:  

Anna Titus, Assistant Vice President for Title IX and DHR 

  • Email: ocrtitleix@sfsu.edu
  • Phone: (415) 338-3892 (please leave a message for the Assistant Vice President for Title IX and DHR) 
  • Office: 1600 Holloway Avenue, Student Services Bldg. Suite 205, San Francisco, CA 94132