We’re diving headfirst into the chaos that is parental leave in the United States — and debunking the absurd notion that being a mom somehow makes you any less dedicated or productive at work.

Here today to help us navigate the murky waters of parental leave is Daphne Delvaux, Esq, also known as The Mamattorney — a legal badass who’s made it her mission to fight pregnancy and postpartum discrimination and help women understand their rights at work. She’s the founder of Delvaux Law, the only firm in the country dedicated exclusively to women’s rights in the workplace.

In this episode, Daphne breaks down what the law actually says, what your employer hopes you don’t know, and how to protect yourself — legally, financially, and emotionally — when you’re expecting (or recovering, or parenting, or just trying to stay employed while having a uterus).

We cover:

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  What to do if your HR department can’t (or won’t) help

  
  


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  How to prep for maternity leave without sacrificing your career

  
  


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  Legal protections you already have but probably haven’t been told about

  
  


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  The gender double standard of parental expectations at work

  
  


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  Why we need to stop treating parenthood like a liability

  
  

Because here's the truth: being a parent isn’t the problem. The systems that punish you for it are. And if we’re going to ask women to work like men, then it’s time men start parenting like women.

Connect with Daphne: 

Website: https://www.themamattorney.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/themamattorney/?hl=en

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