The individual faced challenges during their pregnancy due to the lack of a formal maternity leave policy at their workplace, leading them to cobble together sick time, vacation time, and short-term disability for time off. Upon returning to work, they found little support for postpartum needs and lacked flexibility as a working mother. The company eventually laid them off when they were six months pregnant, relieving them of the stressful work situation.
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