Support for Families, Expecting Parents, and Parents of Young Children
This FAQ provides quick links to key information about leave, childcare resources, breastfeeding accommodations, and helpful contacts for mothers working within UPMC, Pitt, and affiliated systems.
Please direct questions to DOM-Wellbeing@pitt.edu.
Pregnancy, Leave, and Time Off
I'm expecting—who do I need to notify and when?
- Contact your manager as soon as you are comfortable.
- Workpartners (UPMC employees) – 844-833-0524
12 weeks prior to due date
- MetLife (University of Pittsburgh employees) – 888-777-7418
60 days prior to due date
Who can help me with leave questions?
UPMC
Faculty
- Lisa Meadows (Benefits specialist) meadowsl@upmc.edu 412-647-5819
- Rachel Blankenship (Team Lead, Benefits) blankenshipra@upmc.edu or via Ask HR Direct or UPMC Benefits Portal
Staff
- UPP: Sydney Fitzpatrick fitzpatricks3@upmc.edu
- UPMC: Contact your HR representative
University of Pittsburgh
Faculty
- Jimette Gilmartin – gilmarjm@pitt.edu, 412-383-4794
- Team comprised of 3 Benefits Analysts – 1-833-852-2210
– Makayla Gelman: mer280@pitt.edu
– Michaela Hardy: mih131@pitt.edu
– Rachel Butter: rab359@pitt.edu
Staff
- Kelli Waggett – kal134@pitt.edu, 412-383-4798
Breastfeeding & Returning to Work
What breastfeeding accommodations are offered?
UPMC
Provides:
- Reasonable break time to pump for up to 1 year postpartum
- A private, clean, safe lactation space
- Access to designated lactation rooms or temporary private space
- Flexible timing based on individual needs (communicate with manager)
More details: UPMC Infonet → Breastfeeding at Work
UPMC offers Mamava Lactation Pods at certain facilities.
University Of Pittsburgh
List of lactation rooms.
If you have additional questions, or would like to add a location to this list, please contact the Office of Institutional Engagement & Wellbeing at 412-648-7860.
Additional Resources
Where can I find ratings for childcare centers?
Allegheny Childcare (alleghenychildcare.org) — State recognized STAR ratings*
*This is meant to serve as a resource and not an endorsement of certain services.