Returning to work after parental leave is already a huge transition. But what if you’re going back and you are pregnant?
This week’s episode comes straight from a listener DM, and it’s one of the most relatable, raw, and important questions we’ve ever received on the show. In this episode, host Carina O’Brien tackles the fear, the guilt, and the very real practical questions that come with going back to work while pregnant.
In this episode, I share:
- Why the guilt you’re feeling is normal, and why you need to let it go
- The truth about how often this actually happens (hint: more than you think)
- Your legal rights under the Fair Work Act in Australia
- Whether you need to re-serve 12 months to access parental leave again
- When to tell your employer and why sooner may be better than later
- Exactly what to say in that conversation (a word-for-word framework)
- How to frame the news in a way that keeps the energy solution-focused
- What to do if your manager reacts badly
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