ONE student english she was suspended from the university for taking her son to class. Leah Foster35 years old, attends the University of Derby, is in the middle of graduation and said that her tutor had agreed to let her take her son to class, but that measure was reversed. After an initial warning, the woman admitted that she had no choice but to continue carrying the baby, but was told that she would no longer be able to attend campus. Her tutor asked the university to reconsider the move, but officials said it was a “health and safety issue”.
Leah Foster, studying psychology and hopes to “work in support of the mental health of new mothers,” she said she consulted her guardian about taking her son along issue and was told it would not be a problem, but this decision was later reversed. As she was breastfeeding, the student said she felt she had no choice but to continue and was suspended two weeks ago.
“He felt shock and disbelief. It seemed so unfair to be discriminated against because I had a babybut I still want to continue my studies,” says the 35-year-old. “I understand that other people pay to graduate and the last thing they want is a baby crying in class,” she admits. The university suggested she postpone her studies for year, but Leah said it would delay her entry into the workforce and possibly having another child.
In two more months Leah must stop breastfeed, so her parents can take care of Emmett. The girl admitted her concern about missing out on her studies, but expected a compromise for herself and anyone in the same position.
The spokesman for the University of Derby said it had not dealt with similar cases: “We would never exclude a student because they want to continue learning while breastfeeding or caring for children.” babies and children cannot be taken to class due to the potential risk of disturbing other students and to protect the health and safety of parents, children and others.”
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