A guide to benefits and leave available to new and expectant parents at UVA

Planning for Becoming a Parent


If you are anticipating the birth or arrival of a child through adoption, foster care placement, or legal guardianship, this information will introduce you to some important University policies that can help you plan for this significant change in your life.

For UPG employees, information about leave and benefit programs can be found on the UPG Benefits webpage.

Resources to Support Expectant and New Parents

  • Support for New and Expectant Parents

    Learn more about the services UVA offers for employees and their spouses on the UVA Health Plan or UPG Anthem Health Plan who are expecting so that you can plan for, and have the healthiest pregnancy possible. View lactation rooms available across UVA.

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  • Benefits Available to New or Expectant Parents

    Explore UVA's benefits available to employees who are new or expectant parents.

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  • Leave Options for New or Expectant Parents

    UVA offers many options for paid or unpaid leave to help you maintain a healthy work/life balance. This includes time to recover from childbirth and bond with a new member of the family.

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  • Dependent Care Resources

    There are few things more important than taking care of our loved ones. UVA agrees and has made providing dependent care resources, options, and financial support to employees a primary goal.

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