hellobundle - parental leave

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The remaining 6 states that currently offer paid leave and the 2 states that have voted programs in. If you don’t see your state, check out part 1. If it’s still missing, call your reps. Tell them your state needs paid leave. And if you want to make sure you maximizing your parental leave and get the most paid and job protected leave possible when you have a baby, come to my next free parental leave Q&A call. You can rsvp at the link in my bio. #maternityleave #parentalleave #matleave #pregnant #momtok

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State sponsored leave is just one way you can get paid during parental leave #greenscreen #parentalleave #maternityleave #matleave #pregnant

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With my first daughter, I remember sunshine and rainbows. I could barely shuffle half a block post-C-section, but the sun was shining and the birds were chirping. Postpartum bliss. With my second, everything felt different. Breastfeeding was a struggle, so we were supplementing, tube feeding, and meeting with a lactation consultant. When my milk finally came in, I sat in the shower, hand pumping, and then carefully poured the milk I’d been desperately trying to get go down the drain. All I could think was there was something wrong with me. From the outside, both postpartum experiences looked similar. My mental health couldn’t have been more different. The intrusive thoughts were relentless and the worry consumed me. At my six-week appointment, my doctor recognized the signs and diagnosed me with postpartum depression and anxiety. Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day, and this is a big reason Hello, Bundle exists. So many parents get through postpartum without a plan, without support, without the time and space to recover. We built Hello, Bundle so no parent has to figure out leave alone. When your leave is planned and your benefits are sorted, you have more room to recover, bond, and ask for help. If you’re struggling right now: it’s not your fault, it’s more common than you think, and help is available. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential, and open 24/7. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA. 💛