[159] Planning Parental Leave? Steps to Have Your Ideal Maternity Leave with Sue and Amy

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If there was one area that I could go back and time in and change in my life, it would be preparing for maternity leave when I had my first son. As a recent grad with student loans and no savings, taking 3-month maternity leave wasn't something that I could afford. 

Unfortunately, the United States did not have a federal paid maternity leave like other countries like Estonia, Portugal, and New Zealand. As a new mom I wanted to be home with my baby, but the reality was I had to go back to work to make sure that my baby was provided for. The sad part is many moms experience this. I was able to take 6-week maternity leave, but I have heard of moms going back to work as soon as 2 weeks after having a baby.

Instead of wishing that I could go back and change those days, I want other expecting moms to know that you plan and prepare your ideal maternity leave. You don't have to rush back to work because you have to. 

In today's episode, my guest Sue and Amy are going to help us learn how we can do just that. In this episode, Sue and Amy share:

What parental leave looks like in this country todayWhere moms-to-be need to start to negotiate this major life and career transitionThe top three things expecting parents taking parental leave should do to protect their current and future careerThings that parents should keep in mind after parental leave

If you are an expecting mom, dad, or know some that are, this episode is definitely for you. Check out the full episode to learn mom.

ABOUT AMY & SUE
Dr. Amy Beacom is the founder and CEO of the Center for Parental Leave Leadership, the first consultancy in the US to focus exclusively on parental leave. She consults with Fortune 100 companies, international organizations, working parents, and more to transform the way our companies and our country engage with the parental leave transition. She's the co-author of the Parental Leave Playbook, with Sue Campbell, who's the communications director for the Center for Parental Leave Leadership. They are both with us today.

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