Pregnant while in school

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Hi everyone, I know this has been talked about before but I was unable to find the old topics. So I recently found out I was pregnant surprising, word to the wise even when using depo shots correctly you can still get pregnant ;-) I started class in July and am set to graduate June 14th. I am due April 22... My question is how did everyone broach the subject of being pregnant with their administrators/ instructors at school? I do not even have my class handbook with all the rules and regulations in it still as they keep saying it is at the printers, I am nervous to say anything because I don't know what their policy is. I am wondering should I wait to get the handbook? It's already been over a month and half since class started and I am not sure when I will even be getting it....

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Congratulations on your pregnancy! :-) While I'm not pregnant, nor do I have any children of my own, there are a few classmates of mine that I met at orientation that are pregnant. They told the instructors and they were okay with it but they made it known that the students will still have to keep up on their studies. I think it depends on the instructor. I would definitely mention it to the instructor so they know when you are due and can maybe work with you on some deadlines, etc. Good luck! :-)

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I say let your instructors know because if something happens to you at clinical you are the instructors could get in trouble. If a situation occurs like if you got sick or hurt and you fail to inform them no telling what the outcome maybe. At my school they have a pregnancy policy where you sign and keep them updated from your Dr regarding your pregnancy, and also if you wanted to sit the semester out if your due date interferes, then you could come back the following semester where you left off. Congratulations on your pregnancy.

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I say let your instructors know because if something happens to you at clinical you are the instructors could get in trouble. If a situation occurs like if you got sick or hurt and you fail to inform them no telling what the outcome maybe. At my school they have a pregnancy policy where you sign and keep them updated from your Dr regarding your pregnancy and also if you wanted to sit the semester out if your due date interferes, then you could come back the following semester where you left off. Congratulations on your pregnancy.[/quote']

Instructors will not be held liable if a pregnancy is not informed to them. Same situation happened and the girl got in trouble, not the instructor. They ask before the program even BEGINS, "Is there anyone who is pregnant?" If yes, they are told they have to report it and every semester must get clearance from their OB/GYN to continue clinicals. It's the woman's responsibility.

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My friend delivered during what would have been the middle of nursing school. She just took that semester off. It would work really well for you, take the winter semester off, deliver, have the summer adjusting to the baby, and finish in the fall graduating in December.

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My whole issue is we do not have our hand books so I do not know what our pregnancy policy is as no one in my class or the class above us is pregnant. I am hesitant to say anything until I know what my rights are with in the class when I get the handbook with the policy in it...

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Plus they never asked if anyone is pregnant in my school

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Plus they never asked if anyone is pregnant in my school

They're not required to ask. As for your rights, they cannot kick you out of the program over your pregnancy. Idk why you're afraid of mentioning it to your instructor.

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My being afraid comes from hearing that they are really unfair to unwed mothers... I know one girl quit because of things that where said about her.

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My being afraid comes from hearing that they are really unfair to unwed mothers... I know one girl quit because of things that where said about her.

They cannot be unfair or kick you out. It's a crime to discriminate based on age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual preference and disability. Is this a religious school? I only ask that because you mentioned unwed mothers and that is a no-no to some religious entities.

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I was asked to re-register for the next semester. After the baby was born, due to liability issues and for my baby's safety. I completely understand. At least now I have the time to catch up with the required reading, plus my doseages practice.

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My friend delivered during what would have been the middle of nursing school. She just took that semester off. It would work really well for you, take the winter semester off, deliver, have the summer adjusting to the baby, and finish in the fall graduating in December.

She is in a 12 months LPN program ....

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