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In June 2023, Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), requiring covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Find out more here, including key takeaways of the recent Final Rule from the EEOC ➡️ https://ow.ly/X33t50RhWNZ #PregnantWorkersFairnessAct | #EmploymentLaw | #EqualOpportunity

Learn how the government is supporting working mothers. PUMP and PWFA Acts fill the gaps under current laws but do not replace other federal, state, or even local laws that protect workers affected by childbirth, pregnancy, or related medical conditions. You can find more details in the following link: https://lnkd.in/dDm3hPuW

~287,000 women died during and following pregnancy and childbirth in 2020, yet most maternal deaths could have been prevented. Almost 95% occurred in low and lower middle-income countries. The high number of maternal deaths in some areas of the world reflects inequalities in access to quality health services, according to the World Health Organization. All women deserve access to high-quality care in pregnancy, and during and after childbirth, as timely treatment can make a difference. #InternationalDayforMaternalHealthandRights #IntlMHRDay #MaternalHealth #BMHW24

Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Today, women make up half of the workforce and an increasing number of them are choosing to continue working during pregnancy and shortly after childbirth. It is important that pregnant women are given the opportunity to support their families without compromising their own health or the health of their baby. The government has recognized this need by implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) on June 27, 2023.

Hundreds of U.S. women die each year from complications during pregnancy and childbirth. The Department of Health and Human Services is working to address this maternal health crisis but has not decided how to measure progress toward its goals, such as increasing access to high-quality maternal care. Our new report explores: https://lnkd.in/e48hbtcs

Today is the first day of Black Maternal Health Week. During this week, we are taking the opportunity to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by Black women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, as well as to highlight the importance of equitable access to healthcare. Were you aware of this statistic? #OAAdoptOH #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BlackMamasMatter #MaternalHealthAwareness #EndMaternalMortality #BirthEquity #ProtectBlackMothers #BlackMaternalHealthIsHealth

I’m thrilled to share that we've just completed a beautiful new video for "Mommy to Be," designed to inspire and support expecting mothers. But that's not all - we’re also working on something special and incredibly useful for pregnant women that we can’t wait to reveal soon! 🤰💖 In the meantime, I’d love to hear from you. What are the most useful apps for pregnant women that you or someone you know has used? Your recommendations could make a big difference for someone on their pregnancy journey! Drop your suggestions in the comments below! 👇 #MommyToBe #PregnancyJourney #ExpectingMoms #CommunitySupport #NewVideo

From the onset of adolescence, to pregnancy, and then through menopause and beyond, ObGyns support women at every stage. Discover who these specialists are, the challenges they face professionally, and how efficient recruitment solutions can overcome barriers for participation in women’s health market research. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02HtyVV0 #MarketResearch #WomensHealth #MarketResearch #Recruitment #DataCollection #Fieldwork

Today marks the start of Black Maternal Health Awareness Week. Black mothers remain 4x more likely to die in pregnancy, childbirth & postpartum. This week is a reminder that action is needed to address the inequalities Black women face at every stage of the birthing journey. #BlackMaternalHealthAwarenessWeek #BHMAW24

A new federal law requires organizations with 15 or more employees to accommodate all health needs at work arising from pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions. Learn more here. https://bit.ly/3KlKwmJ #corporatecounsel #inhousecounsel