Resources for Expectant Parents
If you're expecting a child soon, these topics will help you learn about options available to you.
Expectant Parent Workshop
Offered throughout the year, this workshop covers UC pregnancy leave and how to coordinate leaves of absence including Family Medical Leave, Pregnancy Disability, Pregnancy Short-term Disability benefits and health and welfare benefits.
*COVID-19 Update* In order to continue the vital social distancing that contributes to public health, UC San Diego is facilitating this Expectant Parent Workshop instruction by remote means. Upon registration, a link will be sent to enable access to a remote platform forum.
Upcoming workshop:
- Expectant Parent Workshop (Pregnancy Disability & Related Leaves)
Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Register for the workshop on UC Learning (login required). Note: Remaining 2020 workshops will be held on a remote virtual platform forum. Upon registration, a link will be sent to enable access.
Health employees, visit the Health Human Resources website at following link: https://uchealth.service-now.com/hrportal
Resources
Review the University of California Pregnancy and Newborn Factsheet (PDF)
Disability income
Leave options
Insurance benefits
- Continuing insurance while on leave without pay (PDF)
- Enrolling or adding new family members and other insurance options (PDF)
Flexible spending accounts
Nursing resources
Community/networking resources
- Parents, Guardians & Caregivers Association (PGCA): Supporting UC San Diego's parents, guardians and caregivers.