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Professional Working Mom's Maternity Leave Success Guide
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items Congratulations on your sweet baby! If you're a working woman preparing for maternity leave, you're in the right place. This guide is designed to help you prepare for a smooth and successful maternity leave by addressing each phase - before, during &...
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Preparing for Maternity Leave
Experiencing a Restful Maternity Leave
Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
Preparing for Maternity Leave
Finish what you can and set your team up for success in your absence, all while preparing for a peaceful & restful season with your new baby. Tidy and organize your workflows, set up a comprehensive communications plan, and gather resources for y...
No need to reinvent the wheel! This is a great week-by-week resource to follow during your pregnancy to set yourself up for success during childbirth and beyond.
The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
Great preparation always involves effective task management. I LOVE ClickUp for this purpose. Set up a workspace for work and personal - tracking all relevant things as they come up. “Mom Brain” IS real - so catch those thoughts before they fly away.
ClickUp™ | Project & Task Management Software
The prettiest little journal to write all your hopes and dreams for this season of pregnancy, maternity leave, and returning to work. Set goals, gain clarity, and find encouragement through journaling.
240 Sheet College Ruled Journal 7.75"x5.5" Bookbound Floral - Threshold™
Just some fun little artwork to keep you encouraged and future-focused. Anything you want to remember or do upon your return to work, set it up now!
Do It For Your Future Self | Higher Self | Wall Art | Inspirational Quote | Vision Board | Affirmation
Really great article with practical tips on how to tell you're boss you're pregnant. Aim to do so at least 3 months / 1 quarter ahead of your due date for effective coverage planning.
How to Tell Your Boss You're Pregnant
A PDF resource to review your rights and coverage for FMLA. Generally, private employers with at least 50 employees are covered by the law. See this resource for more info and check with your company directly, too!
The Employee's Guide to - the Family and Medical Leave ...
It's always good to know your rights under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.
Pregnancy Discrimination and Pregnancy-Related Disability Discrimination
In addition to reviewing your company's policies with HR, be sure to understand your state's programs, if any. There may be additional benefits to consider depending on where you live!
State Paid Family Leave Laws Across the U.S. | Bipartisan Policy Center
Look into Short-Term Disability insurance. Some employers will pay for a portion of leave through this policy. You may need to acquire it ahead of time on your own.
Disability Insurance: Maternity & Pregnancy Leave | Guardian
Here's some helpful info on how to prepare financially for maternity leave - especially if your company doesn't offer the most comprehensive leave policy.
How to Prepare Financially for Parental Leave
Experiencing a Restful Maternity Leave
Care for your baby, care for yourself and ignore all things work (where possible)!
One place you're going to spend a LOT of time in is the nursery rocker. Invest in the best here! Here are many great options depending on the style you're after.
Nursing Chairs & Ottomans | Pottery Barn Kids
Maternity leave isn't complete without a cozy throw blanket to drape over your legs while nursing your newborn.
All the Cozy Throw Blankets @ Target
I don't know about you, but prioritizing rest to me looks like picking up my camera. What better moment to do that than while on maternity leave? The point is - grab a new or old hobby that you CAN do while taking care of a newborn. It'll feel so goo...
Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera with 18-45mm and 55-210mm Lenses Kit
Pregnancy doesn't end when baby is born and becomes the priority. Don't forget about YOU, mama! Here's a great book to support your own healing.
The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality
Required reading (IMO) for moms. I felt more depleted after my second compared to my first so I picked this up and it helped me step onto the right path towards recovery.
The Postnatal Depletion Cure: A Complete Guide to Rebuilding Your Health and Reclaiming Your Energy for Mothers of Newborns, Toddlers, and Young Children
Unless you're an audiobook girl, grab a Kindle for reading during nursing sessions or nap-trapped moments. You'll only have one hand, so come prepared so you can read all the books!
Kindle Paperwhite 16GB - 7" Glare-Free Display
Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
Here are some strategies for easing back into your professional routines while maintaining balance between work, home, parenting your little(s) and self-care.
The most amazing breast pump for nursing moms at work. I wouldn't recommend trying to be on calls or sit amongst your colleagues with these going, but you COULD - and that's what counts. They're quiet and discreet.
Elvie Pump: Hands-Free, Wearable Breast Pump
This is a great, comprehensive article to check out with many great tips! My #1 recommendation is to ease in and avoid trying to hit the same stride you were hitting at work before becoming pregnant. Be kind to yourself and trust that things will bal...
How to Return to Work After Taking Parental Leave
Another great HBR article to help you manage ongoing work stress related to the balancing act between work and home.
Balancing Parenting and Work Stress: A Guide