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A complete maternity leave roadmap — with my signature Benifits stacking worksheet and HR email templates — everything you need to confidently plan, communicate, and thrive.
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Pregnancy is beautiful — but preparing for your leave can feel like a full-time job with details that slip though the cracks.
That’s why I created the Thrive on Leave Maternity Plan — a simple, fillable guide that helps you confidently navigate California’s maternity and family leave benefits, communicate with HR, and protect your income while bonding with your baby.

This plan is everything I wish I had during my first and second pregnancies — designed by a mom of two under two, former corporate professional, and family leave consultant.

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🌿 What’s Inside

✨ Step-by-step instructions for stacking your paid benefits (SDI, PFL, job-protected leave, etc.)
✨ A fillable calendar to customize your personal leave timeline
✨ Email template to confidently communicate with HR
✨ A resource list of postpartum care professionals and support services
✨ Reflection pages to help you plan for self-care, childcare, and home care

Plan to Thrive on Maternity Leave  (California Template)

PLAN to Thrive on Maternity Leave (Workbook)

This simple, printable checklist walks you through every step to claim your State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) — so you can focus on healing, resting, and bonding with your baby instead of worrying about paperwork.

Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or just learning about California’s benefits, this checklist helps you:
✅ Gather the exact documents you’ll need (including what to ask your doctor for)
✅ Understand when to apply for SDI vs. PFL
✅ Avoid common delays that slow down payments
✅ Know who to contact if your paperwork gets stuck
✅ Feel confident applying on your own — no stress, no confusion

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💡 Perfect For
	•	Expecting and new moms living or working in California
	•	First-time moms learning how to navigate state benefits
	•	Moms who want to DIY their application without missing a step

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🌸 What’s Inside
	•	Step-by-step application timeline for SDI + PFL
	•	Document preparation checklist
	•	Contact information for EDD
	•	Pro tips to avoid common mistakes
	•	Clean, mom-friendly printable design

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🍼 Why You’ll Love It

Because every mom deserves peace of mind — and a paycheck — while spending time with her newborn. This checklist helps you skip the guesswork and get paid faster.

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