The following "healthy pregnancy and baby's best start" tool kit has information to help faculty and staff locate resources offered through Vanderbilt and other reliable sources. You can learn more by clicking on the links in the Healthy Pregnancy and Breastfeeding sections.
Healthy Pregnancy
Resources for Vanderbilt Faculty and Staff
- Babies and You is a prenatal education program to encourage early and consistent prenatal care.
- Vanderbilt Women's Health offers obstetric and gynecological care for women of all ages.
- Nurse Midwifery & Primary Care for Women offers health care for healthy women, pregnant and non-pregnant, by Vanderbilt Nurse-Midwives.
Educational Resources
- March of Dimes Health Topics - Developed by March of Dimes experts, this website gives important information for before, during, and after pregnancy.
- WomensHealth.gov Pregnancy - The federal government source for information on giving your baby a healthy start.
Planning Your Maternity Leave - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Applying for maternity leave (Family Medical Leave Act or "FMLA").
- Using Short-term Disability to pay part of your salary while on maternity leave.
- Human Resources policy on breaks for breastfeeding mothers (look for section on breaks for Breastfeeding Mothers).
Breastfeeding
Resources for Vanderbilt Faculty and Staff
VUMC lactation rooms, locations, how to access, and room details.
- VUMC Lactation Room Scheduling
- Campus Map
- Nurses for Newborns – Full time Vanderbilt faculty and staff can receive a home visit from a registered nurse after the birth of their baby. Please email health.plus@vumc.org for more information.
Educational Resources
- WomensHealth.gov - Breastfeeding is more than a lifestyle choice, it's an important health choice. This government website offers comprehensive information on all aspects of breastfeeding.
- Pumping and Storing Breast Milk - Find information on the Women's Health website on pumping and storing your milk for when you are away from your baby.
- Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline
Additional Resources
- La Leche League International offers breastfeeding help, information, and resources.
- Books
- Pregnancy-A New Life Handbook by Vanderbilt Center for Women's Health
- The American Association of Pediatrics New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding
- The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins
