Navigating Life as a Parent

At every stage of parenthood, Abbott can support you and your family wherever life takes you.

Use this checklist to find resources for yourself and your family members year-round.

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For You

  • Breast Pumps

    Explore obtaining a breast pump through your Abbott health insurance.

  • Discounts

    Check out discounts available through PerkSpot.

  • Household Support

    Make life easier with access to providers for housecleaning or other personal services.

  • Mental Health and Work-Life Support

    Connect with dedicated clinical experts, six free therapy sessions per year, work-life services, parenting coaching, digital well-being tools and more through Spring Health.

  • Parenting Support

    Download the Ovia Parenting app.

  • Workplace Accommodations

    Need assistance with a workplace accommodation? Check with Occupational Health at your site. Commercial employees can visit the U.S. Commercial EHS Team Page.

  • Employee Resource Groups

    Connect with other Abbott employees who may be facing similar challenges through our Employee Resource Groups.

  • Care.com: Legal Resources and Referrals

    Use Care.com resources for help with:

    • Trusts, wills and living wills
    • Estate planning and inheritance
    • Guardianship for medical and financial decisions
    • Deeds and real estate
  • Financial Education and Resources

    Explore all the financial resources available through Care.com, Spring Health (enter code: Abbott) and Abbott Laboratories Employee Credit Union (ALECU). These services can support you with financial planning, budgeting, taxes, loans, debt and more.

  • Adoption Assistance

    Contact the myHR Service Center at 877-228-4707 or email hrservicecenter@abbott.com for details on Adoption Assistance benefits.

  • Foster Care Reimbursement

    Contact the myHR Service Center at 877-228-4707 or email hrservicecenter@abbott.com for details on Foster Care Reimbursement benefits.

  • Progyny

    Download the Ovia app and explore Progyny services for fertility or surrogacy support.

     

For Your Family

  • Childcare Services

    Take advantage of discounted fees and preferred placement with national and regional childcare providers through Care.com.

  • Childcare Centers – Lake County, IL

    For employees who work in/near Lake County, IL, explore your childcare options through Early Discoveries for convenient and regular and backup care.

  • Mental Health and Work-Life Support

    Connect with dedicated clinical experts, six free therapy sessions per year, work-life services, parenting coaching, digital well-being tools and more through Spring Health.

  • Nursing Support

    Sign up for Milk Stork if you’re nursing and traveling on business.

  • Special Needs

    If your child has special needs, access tools and resources through Care.com.

  • Tutoring

    Access free, unlimited tutoring from Pear Deck Tutor for yourself or your child. First-time users register here. Registered users sign in here.

  • College Advisory Services

    College is a big decision, so take advantage of 1:1 professional advice and tools from Care.com. Navigate the entire college admissions journey, from producing high-quality applications to choosing a major, finding the right school, and beyond.

     

Questions?

If you have questions about any of the benefits and programs available to you, visit the Abbott Benefits Center or call 844-30-MY-ABC (844-306-9222)