Pregnancy Resources

If you or someone you care about is pregnant or parenting at Marquette, know that our university community is here to support you. We are committed to ensuring that pregnant and parenting students feel strongly supported, are able to complete their academic studies and graduate, enjoy Marquette, care for their families, and maximally experience the university鈥檚 ethos of cura personalis (鈥淐are for the Whole Person鈥�).

The university offers a wide range of pregnancy and parenting resources and direct ways to access them. In addition, you may be interested in off-campus resources not affiliated with the university.

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On-Campus Resources

Academic Advising & Support
Individual College Advisor

Babysitting Coordination
Campus Ministry, AMU 236
Steve Blaha, Interim Director
(414) 288-6873

Child Care
Marquette Child Care Center
Amy Kaboskey, Director
(414) 288-2806

Class Registration & Access
Office of the Registrar, Zilber 1st Floor
Michele Robles, Academic Records Specialist
(414) 288-6319

Counseling
Counseling Center, Holthusen 2nd Floor
Jodi Blahnik, Senior Psychologist
(414) 288-7172

Dental Care
Dental School

Dining & Nutritional Needs

Dining Halls/Center Managers and/or Supervisors

Backpack Program

Financial Aid, Tuition, Etc.
Office of Student Financial Aid, Zilber 1st Floor
Katie Kraemer, Financial Aid Counselor
(414) 288-4000

Housing
Office of Residence Life, Carpenter Tower 203
Sean Berthold, Associate Director
(414) 288-7208

Lactation/Nursing Spaces
Alumni Memorial Union, room 311 &
Multiple other locations around campus 

Medical Care
Medical Clinic, Schroeder Complex Lower Level
Colleen Erdmann, Physician Assistant
(414) 288-7184

Pastoral/Spiritual Support & Accompaniment
Campus Ministry, AMU 236
Steve Blaha, Interim Director
(414) 288-6873

Title IX: Ensuring Nondiscrimination Based on Pregnancy
Title IX Office, AMU 407
Cara Brook Hardin, J.D., Acting Title IX Coordinator
(414) 288-1742

Tutoring, Educational Assistance
Academic Resource Center, Coughlin 125
Jeanne Ezzell, Assistant Director of Tutorial Programs
(414) 288-2183

Additional On-Campus Supports

蜜桃影像 Police Department
Ruth Peterson, Captain of Police
749 N. 16th St.
(414) 288-5864

Counseling Center
Katy Adler, Coordinator 鈥� Advocacy Services & Sexual Violence Prevention Education
AMU 430
(414) 288-7172

Off-Campus Resources


(Pregnant and Considering Adoption)
Call or text 24/7 pregnancy help hotline at (414) 573-5899 to connect with a pregnancy support coordinator who will listen, answer questions, and offer support.

Jennifer Layton, MSW, APSW
Director of Child Welfare Services
414-771-2881 Ext. 4167
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Free adoption or parenting planning services.
Fully licensed Child Placing Agency serving persons of all faiths.


The State of Wisconsin offers health care coverage programs for eligible parents and children.


(Pregnancy care center offering services and support.  Does not provide referrals for abortions.)
1441 N. Farwell Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 223-2610
Appointments preferred. Walk-ins welcome.

Free & confidential services include: Pregnancy testing & verification,
ultrasounds, resources to obtain prenatal care & ongoing support.


(Pregnancy care center offering services and support. Does not provide referrals for abortions.)
2051 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-8888

Free & confidential services include: Pregnancy testing, ultrasound, breastfeeding classes, baby supplies.