Last year, I dedicated a column to notable maternity picture trends, and since then, my inbox has continued to balloon with bizarre submissions. Also since then, the world has gained about a zillion “What She Wore” Kim Kardashian maternity photo galleries, which got me thinking about how people...
Unless you’ve been under a rock with no Wifi, you know that Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has been hit with some scrutiny regarding her work from home policy – specifically from parents. But now, I don’t give two figs about all the work from home hoopla considering that Marissa has officially...
It seems as though baby bumps are trending more now than ever, with celebs including*Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, Fergie and countless others expecting in the coming...
I am 19 weeks pregnant and my belly has started popping out significantly.. I was wondering is this is the right time to but maternity clothes? I need casual as well as office wear but dont want to invest too much (for just 5 more months!) Can anyone suggest me the kind of clothes to buy and the...
The Canadian MOREOB patient safety program has a measurable, positive impact on the health of mothers and babies. This is the conclusion of a study featured in the August edition of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, entitled Outcomes of the Introduction of the MOREOB Continuing...
I have accrued vacation/sick time and will be shortly going out on maternity leave. My director is unsure if I can use accrued time while also receiving short-term disability. I checked the employee handbook and this is not addressed. I have done this at one previous employer in the same...
On Wednesday, governors in Colorado and Oklahoma took action on measures related to reproductive health coverage. Summaries appear below. ~ Colorado: Gov. Bill Ritter (D) on Wednesday signed into law a bill (HB 1021) that will require small-group and individual health insurance policies to cover...
A bill proposed in the Colorado House would require companies issuing health insurance in the individual market to include coverage of maternity care and contraception, the Colorado Independent reports. Currently, this coverage is not required, according to the Independent. The Independent...
I am wondering how many hours you need in the past year to qualify for maternity leave. I am reading different things on all sites so if anyone on here has actually gone on their leave and lives in BC
I would be greatly appreciate to hear about it
I have been on maternity leave for nearly 9 months now and am due back to work on march 13th. I have been told that i have still acrued holidays while i have been on maternity leave and am entitled to them at the end of my 39 wks maternity pay. Is this true? And will it still apply to me as im...
basically, i used the maximum maternity leave which is 9 months with pay and another 3 months without pay so i can look for my son for 1 year.. i finished on april last year and due to go back to work this coming april, I am jsut unsure if i am still entitled for a month holiday?
i heard that taking maternity vitamins helps to make hair grow and nails stronger but is it safe for someone with no uterus to take them? i have my ovaries still...