Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
Pregnancy and disability are rarely seen as overlapping experiences within American society’s limited concepts of disability. Disabled pregnant people face invasive ableism from the general public and their healthcare providers. However, people with disabilities report similar rates of pregnancy as those without disabilities. Even for nondisabled pregnant people, pregnancy itself can be inherently disabling. While many nondisabled people will not personally identify with disability during their pregnancy, their symptoms may necessitate accommodation to continue working. As such, we must look at the intersections of disability and pregnancy when creating inclusive libraries. This chapter provides a practical guide to accommodating pregnancy for academic libraries. It covers the legal protections afforded to pregnant people experiencing disabling symptoms. It also provides tips for pregnant library workers and their supervisors on navigating the process equitably.
Book Title
Navigating Disability in the Academic Library Workplace
Book Editor(s)
Samantha Peter, Paula Martin
Book Publisher
Association of College and Research Libraries
Recommended Citation
Manwiller, K. Q. (2025). Accommodating Pregnancy in Academic Libraries: Tips for Librarians and Supervisors. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/eddppa_facpub/2