Entry Level Mom Episode 100: Supporting Moms and Babies in the USA: 10 Changes

Send us Fan MailIn this personal solo episode of Entry Level Mom, Bonnie celebrates a major milestone- episode 100 - by sharing her bold vision for how the United States could radiacllay improve the life for moms and babies.Drawing from her own motherhood journey, she outlines 10 systemic changes that would prioritize caregivers instead of sidelining them. This isn't critique- it's a blueprint for a needed transformation.From paid parental leave to affordable childcare, each topic is rooted in data, global comparisons and lived experience.Bonnie's message is clear: if we want a stronger, more compassionate future, we must start by valuing the people holding up the foundation: mothers and their children.Citations:US Department of Labor announces new research that underscores benefits of paid family and medical leave | U.S. Department of Labor https://share.google/8tkcs1SuNsrrD0tEnhttps://www.papayaglobal.com/blog/parental-leave-in-sweden-understanding-employer-obligations/#:~:text=Table%20of%20contents,gender%20equality%20and%20family%20flexibility.https://www.imercer.com/articleinsights/types-of-leave-policies-canada#:~:text=Maternity%20leave%20is%20essential%20for,employee's%20salary%20for%2015%20weeks.https://www.cdc.gov/womens-health/features/maternal-mortality.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/21/why-finland-is-the-best-place-to-give-birth-childbirth-costs-compared.html#:~:text=At%20Helsinki%20University%20Hospital%2C%20people,Hospital%2C%20tells%20CNBC%20Make%20It.https://www.mavenclinic.com/post/what-does-postpartum-care-look-like-around-the-worldhttps://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-providers/publicly-funded-health-and-disability-services/pregnancy-services#:~:text=are%20pregnant%20with%20a%20child,the%20pregnancy%20or%20its%20outcome.https://www.mypelvictherapy.com/post/postpartum-pelvic-physical-therapy#:~:text=Did%20you%20know%20that%20in,The%20United%20States%20does%20not.https://www.wisemove.co.nz/post/guide-to-school-holidays-new-zealand#:~:text=School%2Dspecific%20breaks-,How%20is%20the%20New%20Zealand%20school%20term%20structured?,to%20classes%20during%20this%20time.https://www.weareteachers.com/benefits-to-increasing-teacher-pay/Support the showWebsite: booksbybonnielippincott.comInstagram: @books_by_bonnie_lippincottTikTok: @entrylevelmomEmail: [email protected]: Baby2Baby is a national non-profit organization that provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves. To learn more and get involved, visit www.baby2baby.org