Tag: maternity leave
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This Wage Calculator Reveals the Financial Impact of Leaving Work to Care for a Child
Get Pregnant Fast For many mothers, the decision to stay home or return to work hinges on a pressing question: Is it financially viable to leave the workforce for childcare? With skyrocketing daycare expenses, countless parents find themselves crunching numbers to determine if their income can balance out the costs of childcare when contemplating their…
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Your Baby’s Due Date is March 16
Your Pregnancy Timeline: 1st Trimester: From June 9 to September 7 2nd Trimester: From September 8 to December 14 3rd Trimester: From December 15 to March 16 Read more Did you know that only about 1 in 20 babies are born on their exact due date? A typical pregnancy lasts anywhere from 38 to 42…
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It’s Time to Support Working Parents
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner and I welcomed our first child into the world, he managed to take a mere two and a half weeks off from work. It felt as if I was quickly wheeled out of the operating room post C-section, blinked, and suddenly found myself saying goodbye from a rocking chair…
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Postpartum Traditions from Around the Globe: How Does the U.S. Compare?
Get Pregnant Fast Just three days after my C-section, my mind was racing as my partner and I prepared to take our baby boy home. While I longed for the comfort of my own bed and a decent shower, I was also a nervous first-time mom, reluctant to leave a facility filled with experienced professionals.…
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Why Maternity Leave Matters for Both Babies and Moms
Get Pregnant Fast In the United States, maternity leave policies are often inadequate, leaving many new mothers in a precarious situation. Financial pressures frequently compel moms to return to work much sooner than they should, which can severely impact their physical and mental well-being. A recent Twitter thread by anthropologist Sarah Reed highlights the critical…
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Innovative “Pregnancy Pause” Empowers Moms to Bridge Resume Gaps
Get Pregnant Fast Feeling like your maternity leave was just too short? Did you find yourself stepping away from your career to care for your little ones? If you answered “yes,” you’re definitely not alone. A creative agency is stepping in to assist mothers in addressing their career breaks due to parenting—introducing The Pregnancy Pause.…
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Half of My Maternity Leave Was Spent in the NICU
Read more When I first learned I was pregnant, it was during a casual outing with my husband, enjoying a game at a local bar. A sudden aversion to the smell of beer prompted a stop at the pharmacy where a pregnancy test confirmed what I suspected. As my pregnancy progressed, we diligently prepared for…
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15 Ways to Maximize Your Maternity Leave
Read more Whether you have a few weeks or a few months off, making the most of your maternity leave is essential. Here’s how you can enjoy this precious time with your newborn while also preparing for the future. Bond with Your Baby Take this opportunity to truly get to know your little one. Each…
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To My Little One: Reflecting on My Final Week of Maternity Leave
Get Pregnant Fast As I dropped off your daycare enrollment packet today, the reality hit me—next week, you’ll be joining your big brother at “school.” Initially, I felt a pang of guilt for sending him to daycare while I was home, but I quickly came to appreciate the unique bond we’ve formed during our time…
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Understanding Parental Leave Terms: A Friendly Guide
Read more As I got ready to welcome my little one, I anticipated the challenges of new motherhood, but I never expected the maze of paperwork that came with applying for paid leave. Just a week after my baby arrived, I found myself juggling piles of forms and diapers, trying to make sense of all…