Pennsylvania mom shares viral TikToks about giving birth to preemie, returning to work 12 days later because she has no paid maternity leave.
“You have to return to work 12 days after having a premature baby at 27 weeks, so that when she is eventually discharged from the NICU you can spend what little maternity leave you have with her,” the TikTok explained., nine states and Washington, D.C. offer some version of it but most Americans only receive six weeks of unpaid family leave.“How can anyone afford to stay home during a NICU stay?” she said in the TikTok.
“You try to pump at work every three hours, but they’re understaffed,” she said. “Milk supply is at 8 weeks postpartum.” “TikTok … because of you I will not be forced to choose between being with my daughter or paying the bills,” she shared. “I am eternally grateful.” Shumard shares TikToks about their time at home, including her experience with baby wearing and her new, wearable breast pumps. She is grateful for all the support she received. But she also feels that change is needed when it comes to family leave in this country. She believes that family leave is “the responsibility of our government and they have failed us.”
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