Student maternity guidelines

The University is committed to providing appropriate support to students who become pregnant, ensuring a safe environment for pregnant students and students returning to study following a period of maternity leave.

Any student enrolled at Heriot-Watt University is covered by these guidelines. These guidelines outline sources of support and advice for pregnant students. The information contained in these guidelines may also be helpful for responding to the needs of students who are experiencing other circumstances relating to parenthood such as students whose partners have become pregnant or students becoming a parent (e.g. through adoption).

Student Maternity Guidelines (pdf)