Beyond the Policy: Supporting Pregnancy Loss and Maternal Mental Health in the Workplace

Supporting employees through pregnancy loss and maternal mental health challenges requires more than good intentions or a written policy. Shruti Trivedi joins Wendy Sellers to discuss how managers can acknowledge sensitive experiences without overstepping, address the realities of "mom guilt," and create a workplace culture where employees feel safe asking for support. They also explore important HR considerations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), along with practical ways leaders can balance compassion, compliance, and employee well-being.

Shruti Trivedi, Founder and CEO, TulsiHeals Life Coaching, LLC, helps workplaces support pregnancy loss and maternal mental health with policies and real manager practices.

Today, we discuss Shruti’s “3A Stability Framework: Acknowledge, Allow and Align”, so HR and people leaders can help people heal. We chat about what it looks like for an employer or manager to genuinely acknowledge pregnancy loss or maternal mental health concerns without becoming intrusive or saying the wrong thing. We review the fact that many working parents experience “mom guilt” when their responsibilities at work and home seem to compete? We also discuss several laws that may come into play, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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