I’m Pregnant, Now What?

Get on a list for childcare ASAP

Childcare, particularly for newborns, is scarce. Find childcare providers here and get baby on their waiting lists right away!

Childcare Lists

Pre-enroll baby at the WV Child Learning Center Students and WVU employees will need their WVUID or employee number to receive priority placement.

Child Care Assistance

WVU and the State of WV offer several programs that can be used to offset the cost of childcare. Learn more about these at the link below.

Childcare Assistance

Students, please also visit Child Care Financial Assistance and apply for SCCAP.

(Students:) Contact WVU Student Family Resources

Student Family Resources

Provides a support system that can reduce family conflict, stress, and risk factors, allowing WVU’s student parents to pursue and complete their studies at West Virginia University.

Child Care

Medicaid may be able to help. Bring required documents to the Morgantown office of the WV Office of Health and Human Resources (112 S High Street). You will likely be asked to apply for SSI.

Classes

Mon Health Perinatal Education Program

Classes that help to prepare for baby. There is a modest fee for each class.

Mon Health Classes

Ruby Memorial Hospital Childbirth Classes

855-988-2273
1 Medical Center Dr.
Morgantown, WV 26505

Offers Lamaze classes that are tailored to first time parents from 6-8:30 pm in sessions of three costing $60. They also offer a one-time only, 2 hour “refresher course” ($30) for those who are pregnant again and need updated information on the birthing process.

Ruby Memorial Classes

Care

Mon General Hospital Birthing Center

304-598-1200
1200 J.D. Anderson Dr.
Morgantown, WV 26505

If you are considering a more secluded and tailored birthing experience Mon General’s Birthing Center may be a good option! They provide suites to expecting mothers and the option of a water birth. They also provide parenting classes, breastfeeding help, and aftercare just as Ruby Memorial Hospital does.

Mon Health Birthing Center

WVU Children's Midwife Care

855-988-2273

Provides prenatal care and support during childbirth. Midwives help women and others develop birth plans and make decisions about pain management during labor. WVU’s midwives are also trained to identify unexpected emergency situations during childbirth. The midwife group works in partnership with WVU obstetrics and gynecology physicians.

WVU Children's  Midwife Care

Additional Supports

Compass Women’s Center

304-212-2131

Free information and support to make the best possible decision for an unexpected pregnancy and beyond. Compass is a Christ-centered organization. Compass Women’s Center is neither a medical center nor does it perform or refer for pregnancy termination like abortion.

Compass4Women

WIC WV

304-598-5181

1000 Elmer Prince Dr.

Morgantown WV, 26505

Provides many services to mothers including food and baby formula assistance. They also offer HealthBites, a class on good nutrition, healthy pregnancy, and nursing your baby.

WIC WV

Mountaineer Kid Zone (MKZ)

A flex-care center for children located in the Student Recreation Center. Services are free, but a parent needs to be a Rec Center member to use it (students who pay fees are members). A parent must stay on premise, using the facility or studying in the back room.

Moutaineer Kid Zone

Pregnancy and Lactation Policies

WVU has many supports and resources for pregnant students, faculty, and staff as well as new parents. Policies

Please also check out the lactation policy for planning after baby is born. Lactation/Breastfeeding Policies

Online Toolkit for pregnant and parenting students, postdocs, faculty, and administrators. See how Title IX protects you. Title lX