Life & CareerHow Work Stress During Pregnancy Affects Baby
However, the connection is complex: normal stress is part of pregnancy, and short-term stress does not damage a…
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Life & CareerPregnancy Discrimination at Work: Know Your Rights
Pregnancy discrimination—treating you unfairly because you are pregnant or recovering from childbirth—is illegal under federal law, and you…
Life & CareerPreparing to Return to Work After Baby
Learn when you can return to work, what leave you're entitled to, how to arrange childcare, and your…
Life & CareerMaternity Leave Planning: What to Expect
Maternity leave is a legal right in most cases, but you must know what your employer and state…
Life & CareerPregnancy Accommodations at Work: Your Legal Rights
Federal law requires your employer to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy—from flexible schedules to telework—and you cannot be…
Life & CareerWhen Should You Tell Your Employer About Pregnancy?
You can tell your employer when it feels right—often between weeks 8 and 20—but timing depends on your…
Life & CareerWhen Should You Train Your Replacement Before Maternity Leave?
Start training four to six weeks before your due date to balance job handoff with protecting your pregnancy…
Life & CareerCan You Work Until Due Date?
Most pregnant people can work until their due date if their pregnancy is healthy and their job allows…
Life & CareerHow Long Is Maternity Leave?
Maternity leave in the US combines federal protections, state programs, and employer policies—here's what you're actually entitled to…