“Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions constitutes unlawful sex discrimination under Title VII. Women affected by pregnancy or related conditions must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees with similar abilities or limitations.”
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (2005). Facts about pregnancy discrimination. Retrieved on March 7, 2005 from http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/fs-preg.html.