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Nowadays, it is common for most women to work before becoming mothers. Once they decide to expand their family, maternity leave comes to mind. How much time will she have free? How much is paid or not paid? What should she prepare for to have a smooth maternity leave? Since there are many questions, we had to speak to Dr. Jessica Madden, a mother of four, board-certified pediatrician and neonatologist, and board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), their recommendations for preparing for maternity leave and what moms should add to their maternity leave checklist.
Who is Dr. Jessica Madden?
Dr. Jessica Madden has been a board-certified pediatrician and neonatologist for over 15 years. She is currently an employee at Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, OH. She previously worked at the Boston and Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospitals. It started in 2018 Primrose Newborn Care Providing newborn medications and breastfeeding support at home. Dr. Madden is currently Medical Director at Aeroflow breast pumps. She also enjoys traveling, yoga, reading and spending time with her four children.
What did we discuss?
In this episode we talk to Dr. Madden discusses the ideal maternity leave checklist for expectant mothers, including what to discuss with employers and insurance companies, what resources are available during and after delivery, including breastfeeding support, and more. Here are some of the questions we covered in our conversation:
- What is the current maternity leave situation in the United States?
- How important is it for mothers to plan for maternity leave? When should they start?
- What is most important to consider when preparing for maternity leave? And what needs to be on every maternity leave checklist?
- Can you please explain to us what the consequences of limited access to paid or partially paid maternity leave are for expectant mothers?
- Can you provide an overview of the resources available to expectant mothers e.g. B. Breastfeeding support services, community and online support groups, and educational courses on birth, breastfeeding, and newborn care?
- How can women include partners, family members, and even employers in the maternity leave planning process?
- What are your top recommendations for expectant mothers as they begin planning their maternity leave and beyond?
Dr. Jessica Madden gave us some incredible insights in this episode, and we’re including them all here in this maternity leave checklist. Be sure to download it to successfully prepare for your maternity leave!
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