Episode 69: Your Workplace Rights as a Working Mom with Daphne Delvaux, Mama Attorney

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina and Roxanne are joined by Daphne Delvaux, known as The Mama Attorney, to discuss employment rights during pregnancy and postpartum. Daphne shares crucial information about when and how to announce your pregnancy to your employer, rights related to pregnancy loss, and the importance of early notification for accommodations. They also dive into mothers' postpartum return rights, including job reinstatement, pumping accommodations, and extensions for postpartum mental health. With insights into navigating workplace challenges and advocating for state and federal leave policies, this episode empowers expecting and new moms to confidently protect their workplace rights. More about Daphne: Daphne Delvaux, Esq. is an award-winning trial attorney and Founder of Delvaux Law, the nation’s first and only law firm devoted to women's rights at work.  Daphne is also the creator of the Mama Attorney, a platform on a mission to educate mothers on their rights at work and teach them how to advocate for their needs so they can protect their pregnancies, get more time with their kids, get more benefits and ask for accommodations, without sacrificing their career goals. Daphne offers a membership, the Liberated Mother Society, to help mothers understand and assert their rights in the workplace. She is also the co-founder of Chamber of Mothers; a nonprofit organization uniting mothers to advocate for more protections.  As the only employment lawyer in the motherhood space, Daphne is routinely seen as THE expert on pregnancy and postpartum discrimination as well as maternity leave regulations. To learn more about her offers, click here https://theliberatedmothersociety.com Find Daphne on Instagram: @themamaattorney  00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast 00:11 Meet Daphne Delvaux: The Mama Attorney 02:09 Understanding Your Pregnancy Rights at Work 03:44 Announcing Your Pregnancy: When and How 06:58 Rights After Pregnancy Loss 12:07 Navigating Maternity Leave and State Differences 21:50 Advocating for Paid Leave in Your State 25:11 Returning to Work: Know Your Rights 28:06 Navigating Pumping Rights at Work 28:58 Postpartum Accommodations and Rights 29:29 Combatting Workplace Discrimination 30:01 Gender Bias in Parenting Roles 31:48 Encouraging Paternity Leave 33:02 Planning Parental Leave Strategically 33:45 Childcare Challenges and Legal Gaps 36:52 Effective Communication with Employers 42:04 Leveraging Legal Knowledge for Workplace Advocacy 46:10 Balancing Career and Parenthood 49:05 Conclusion and Resources — Pre-Order Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH —— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ****Freebies***** Early postpartum recovery course:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/  Pp sample  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/ Prenatal Sample:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/ Pelvic Floor  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/ Birth Prep for Labor Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/ Birth Partner Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/ Birth Plan  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/