Get on a list for childcare ASAP
Childcare, particularly for the youngest, is scarce. Find childcare providers here
and get baby on their waiting lists right away!
Childcare Lists
Online Toolkit for pregnant and parenting students, postdocs, faculty, and administrators. See how Title IX protects you.
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.
Mon Health Perinatal Education Program
Classes that help to prepare for baby. There is a modest fee for each class.
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.
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.Pregnancy and Lactation Policies
WVU has many supports and resources for pregnant students, faculty, and staff as well as new parents.Please also check out the lactation policy for planning after baby is born.
Online Toolkit for pregnant and parenting students, postdocs, faculty, and administrators. See how Title IX protects you.
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.
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.
West Virginia Breastfeeding Alliance
1-800-944-9662
409 Echols Lane
Lewisburg WV, 24901
Seeks to improve the health of West Virginians by working collaboratively to protect, promote, and educate the community about breastfeeding.
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.