Tag: maternity leave
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Hiring a Parental Leave Consultant Was the Best $300 I Ever Spent
Get Pregnant Fast When I discovered I was expecting earlier this year, I turned to my coworker and close friend, Jane, who had recently welcomed her baby. Her most valuable advice was to get my maternity leave paperwork organized immediately, sharing her frustrations about the complicated process. Initially, I was confident that I could handle…
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How to Precisely Determine Your Baby’s Due Date
Get Pregnant Fast Understanding the anticipated arrival of your little one is crucial for planning those special moments: when to enjoy a well-deserved babymoon, when to start your maternity leave, or even when to squeeze in a quick wedding. To help you unveil the mystery of your baby’s birth date, I’ve crafted a lighthearted formula:…
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10 Topics Pregnant Women Prefer to Avoid
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating a conversation with a pregnant woman can be quite the tightrope walk. Especially if she’s hungry, hormonal, and experiencing the myriad emotions that come with pregnancy. Here’s a gentle reminder of the subjects that are best left untouched, to keep the peace and avoid any unintentional offense. Due Date “When are…
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eBay Significantly Enhances Maternity Leave for New Moms
Get Pregnant Fast In a welcome move, eBay has announced a substantial update to its parental leave policy, allowing new mothers to take 24 weeks of fully paid leave after childbirth—more than double the previous offering of 10 weeks at 80% pay. This shift aligns eBay with other tech giants like Facebook, Google, Amazon, and…
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We Can’t Afford More Time With Our Baby
Get Pregnant Fast My partner has spent countless hours with our newborn. Scratch that—she spent countless hours because, just last week, our little one celebrated his three-month milestone and her maternity leave came to an end. During those first three months, she was on maternity leave, dedicating each day to our newest family member as…
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Can We Step Out of Marissa Mayer’s Womb for a Moment?
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent announcement, Marissa Mayer, the CEO of Yahoo, revealed that she is expecting twins. Alongside this exciting news, she made it clear that she plans to take only two weeks of maternity leave, the same duration she took after her first child. This decision has sparked a wave of reactions…
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Mom Returns to Work, Dad’s Texts Drive Her Absolutely Crazy
Get Pregnant Fast When a mother steps back into the office after maternity leave, the last thing she expects is to be bombarded by a series of hilarious yet infuriating texts from her husband, who is at home with their little one. If you’re a mom who has gone through this transition, you’ll likely find…
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What You Should Know About Parental Leave as a Self-Employed Individual
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating parental leave when you’re self-employed can feel daunting, especially when you’re responsible for your own maternity or paternity leave. Here’s a casual guide to help you through the process, ensuring you’re prepared for this exciting chapter in your life. Understanding Your Rights for Paid Parental Leave As a self-employed individual, your…
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“We Don’t Discuss It”: The Painful Reality of Short Maternity Leaves for New Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Many mothers experience postpartum discomfort when they have to return to work far too soon after maternity leave. Whether they’ve had a c-section or a vaginal delivery, the physical toll of childbirth is undeniable. While some women may recover swiftly, others face longer healing times due to complications like a painful incision…