Work & Pregnancy

For anyone who has suffered through the throes of so-called "morning sickness," we all know that the term is a gross misnomer. I have yet to meet a mom-to-be who experiences nausea and...

Maternity disability leave in New York is provided for by state and federal laws. The federal law that applies to maternity leave is the Family Medical and Leave Act (FMLA). This law provides most...

Maternity leave is legally guaranteed for women whose employers qualify under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Not all companies are required to follow FMLA rules, though. It's important...

Pregnancy models are needed for the pages of parenting magazines, for runway fashion shows and wearing maternity clothes in catalogs. As the maternity industry grows, the demand for pregnant...

You’re pregnant, congratulations! Nine months may seem far away, but it will happen more quickly than you can imagine. If you are a member of the work force, you will need to start planning your...

Pregnancy is stressful and expensive. If you need to receive financial aid during pregnancy there are a few different options for you. I will go over you options and hopefully help you to...

Thinking about becoming a stay at home mom? It takes planning and time to make it work for you. Rest assured it can be done on almost any income level!

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 4,265,555 babies are born in the U.S. every year. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 55 percent of the mothers of these babies are in...

The most common symptom of a miscarriage is bleeding. If you are bleeding make sure to consult your doctor immediately. See your doctor regularly. Keep a positive attitude. Eat a healthy...

Although we are experiencing an economy that seems to be failing more every day, there might be good reason to start a family (or expand to an existing family) right now. If you have health care...

If you need financial help during pregnancy, there are several options available. Pregnancy can be stressful, and financial concerns only add to that. Experiencing income loss, complications or...

Congratulations on your Pregnancy! The biggest challenge is surviving the next 9 months working. This can be challenges as each phase of your pregnancy brings a different challenge. Importance is...

If you’re a professional woman, you’ll probably experience at least one pregnancy while you’re working outside the home. And even though millions of women have done it before, you may still be...

Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman’s life, but it can also bring morning sickness, a condition which can make it nearly impossible to continue working. The cure for morning sickness—-which...

1 making sure the person is sitting comfortable.this makes it more easyer for everyone involed.

If life at the office has become much more difficult since you announced your pregnancy, you might be dealing with pregnancy discrimination. The most obvious form of discrimination occurs when you...

A maternity leave is the time that a new mother takes after giving birth or adopting a new child. By law, employers are required to grant employees 12 weeks of leave time without the possibility...

As budgets become tighter, more and more women are working later into their pregnancies. Women experiencing a healthy and normal pregnancy may choose to work right up until they deliver. If you...

Having a baby changes nearly every aspect of your life. Be sure to give yourselves time to adjust and enjoy your little one before you rush back to work. The Family Medical Leave Act now enables...

The Family and Medical Leave Act gives you the right to up to 12 unpaid weeks of paternity leave, if your company is large enough.

Do your research and develop a plan before you discuss paternity leave with your employer.

Spreading the news at the workplace is a major benchmark in a working woman's pregnancy odyssey.

Gearing up for maternity leave can be a tough business, especially if it's your first baby.