“Shocking Ultimatum: Husband’s Job Demand Sparks Turmoil in Marital Bliss as Baby Plans Hang in the Balance”
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Being a working mom is no easy task
Giving birth is an incredibly demanding experience, both physically and emotionally, and itâs common knowledge that moms need time to recover and bond with their newborns. Typically, it takes around six weeks for most postpartum symptoms to ease up. However, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends ongoing care for up to 12 weeks, acknowledging that every womanâs recovery journey is different.
Deciding whether to return to work or focus on being a stay-at-home mom is a deeply personal choice. Many women, like the one in the Reddit story, want to dedicate themselves fully to their new role as mothers. But often, this decision isnât just about personal desireâitâs also influenced by financial circumstances.
In the U.S., for example, where there is no federally mandated paid family leave, only 17% of workers have access to it. This makes staying at home with a new baby a luxury that many canât afford. Shockingly, one in four women in the U.S. return to work within two weeks of childbirth, despite the recommended recovery period being longer, according to the advocacy group Paid Leave US.
Jessica Rebeschini is part of that statistic. After giving birth to her son via C-section, she was back to working 45-hour weeks as a waitress, doing night shifts. âI would come home and the first thing I did was make sure that he was breathingâ¦â she shares. âWhen youâre not physically there, you just have to trust that heâs fine. You worry about the bond of being gone for so long⦠is he going to recognize you?â
