So, I might be pregnant. And I have very little money for school. Does the university offer some kind of support for pregnant students? What can I do to begin managing this? Should I talk to my advisor, or financial aid, or my doctor, or all and more? I’d feel better (and more able to face my parents) if I had some sort of contingency plan.
It sounds like you’re on the right track of putting together a plan for this pregnancy! There are many programs in the Iowa City area that can assist pregnant women. Agencies like Concern for Women, WIC, The Nest, and Birthright are a few places women can go to receive medical care, counseling, nutrition consultations, food vouchers, baby clothing and supplies.
You should talk to your advisor and financial aid office as they would have more information on the options for financial aid. Also, it would be important to let your professors know so that you can make arrangements around the time the baby is born.
It is very important that you consult your doctor about how to take care of yourself to have the healthiest pregnancy possible. If you are unable to contact your doctor, you may make a visit to the Student Health Service free of charge. Just because this was not planned doesn’t mean you can’t finish school and have a healthy baby.
For a listing of helpful agencies in the area, you can go here (check on page 4 and 5): http://international.uiowa.edu/oiss/documents/Need-Help.pdf
Childcare Openings can be found here: http://www.uiowa.edu/hr/famserv/childcare/uipartners.html
Renae DeVolder, BA
Graduate Assistant
Health Iowa/Student Health Service
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Written 1/22/10
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