A podcast that redefines what it means to be informed in your pregnancy and birth.
This can seem like you are on an overwhelming journey. Breathe. Always come back to the breath. And read on. We are here to help.
[0.40] Brigid introduces HR Lawyer Jo to the listeners.
[2.01] Jo talks about when you need to tell your workplace that you are pregnant.
[2.46] Jo talks about what to do in the circumstance where you haven’t told your employer that you are pregnant but are feeling unwell.
[4.40] Jo talks about advocating for your safety at work while pregnant and adjustments that could be made to accommodate this.
[7.08] Jo talks about no safe job leave and when this would be applicable in pregnancy.
[11.07] Jo talks about what leave to take for all pregnancy related appointments.
[15.03] Jo and Brigid talk about what leave partners should take if they want to come to any pregnancy related appointments.
[16.38] Jo talks about the basic parental leave available in Australia for someone who had a baby at term.
[18.03] Jo talks about flexible job requests and flexibility in the workplace.
[22.22] Brigid and Jo talk about parental leave for the second parent.
[23.00] Jo talks about the leave that is available for adoption.
[24.10] Jo talks about leave for having a premature baby.
[26.03] Jo talks about returning to work at giving birth and keeping in touch with your employer during your parental leave.
[27.53] Jo talks about the new laws around taking leave for miscarriages and stillborn babies.
[29.08] Jo talks about the paid parental leave scheme in Australia.
[31.18] Jo talks about businesses with paid parental leave.
[34.30] Jo talks about how employees would approach having a conversation about pregnancy with their employer.
[39.15] Brigid and Jo talk about what happens when people aren’t happy at work due to pregnancy.
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We also acknowledge the rich birthing history of aboriginal women and the connection to country that this has been and always will be.
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