Tag: advocacy
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Stillbirth Took My Son — Now I’m Advocating for Change
Get Pregnant Fast I never anticipated that my pregnancy would end in stillbirth. Now, I’m on a mission to push for improvements in maternal healthcare. My name is Mia Harper, and I stand before you today, sharing my heart-wrenching journey. In 2021, I lost my son, Lucas James, at just 32 weeks of pregnancy. The…
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I Advocated for Paid Paternity Leave — and Ended Up with More Time Than My Partner
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner Alex and I decided to start a family in 2018, I wasn’t overly concerned about paternity leave. I hadn’t scrutinized the employee handbook when I joined my consulting firm three years earlier, but I noticed that the predominantly female workforce typically took short-term disability for six weeks as maternity…
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5 Myths About Maternity Leave We Need to Let Go Of
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to maternity leave, many of us have been led astray by common misconceptions. As I navigated my own pregnancies, I followed a routine that I now realize was based on outdated beliefs. Here are five things we all need to unlearn about maternity leave. 1. Your Employer Will Inform…
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My Baby Nearly Died After Swallowing Water Beads — Now I’m Advocating for a Ban
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter Emma requested water beads for her sixth birthday, my partner Luke and I didn’t think twice. She had seen them in a fun YouTube video featuring kids playing with the vibrant beads. They start off tiny, about the size of a pinhead, but expand to several centimeters when soaked…
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#BumpDay: July 24, 2024 – Raising Maternal Health Awareness
Get Pregnant Fast Join us on #BumpDay as we work to ensure that every mother receives the support she needs for a healthy pregnancy and a bright future for her child, no matter her background or financial situation. What is #BumpDay? A message from Clara Johnson Healthy futures begin with healthy beginnings. Every mother deserves…