Joel Johnson+FollowMaternity Leave Isn’t a Free Pass for Family TripsImagine being gifted a 'surprise' family vacation—except it’s smack in the middle of your maternity leave and nobody asked if you were cool with it. That’s what happened to one new mom, who’s now getting tons of support online for refusing to go. The internet is fired up about boundaries, with people saying maternity leave is for healing and bonding, not for group trips planned by someone else. Would you have skipped the trip too? #Relationships #MaternityLeave #FamilyDrama20Share
Kathleen Lucas+FollowThis Mom Held Off Labor for Maternity LeaveImagine being in labor and literally trying not to have your baby before midnight just to qualify for maternity leave. That’s what Ola, a mom on TikTok, did—she was four centimeters dilated and still trying to wait it out so she could get the full time off. The U.S. maternity leave struggle is real, y’all. Thankfully, she made it to the next day and got her extra time with her newborn. But seriously, how wild is it that moms have to strategize like this? #Health #BodyHealth #MaternityLeave00Share
Judith Dickson+FollowFamily vacation drama: Maternity leave isn’t a free passWhen family plans collide with real-life needs, things get messy fast. One mom put her foot down after her mother-in-law booked a big family vacation during her maternity leave—without checking with anyone first. For her, that time off is about bonding with her newborn, not traveling or juggling group schedules. Turns out, other relatives weren’t thrilled either, sparking a bigger conversation about boundaries and respecting everyone’s time. Would you stand your ground or go along for the sake of family harmony? How do you handle pushy relatives and plans that don’t fit your life? #Relationships #FamilyDynamics #MaternityLeave10Share
