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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2025 · 26 MIN

How to Take a Second Maternity Leave in Your Business

from Growing Pains |  Where Business Owners Come to Plan Maternity Leave · host Alyson Caffrey

Planning a second maternity leave isn’t just a repeat. It’s a whole new equation.You’re already a mom. You’re already running a business. And when you’re preparing for another baby, the bandwidth just isn’t the same. In this episode, I’m sharing what I did differently the second time around, not just because I knew more, but because I needed different support. From navigating state programs and private disability insurance to managing toddler care and carving out space for myself, this is the real story behind what it takes to plan a second leave as a self-employed mom.This episode is especially for second-, third-, or fifth-time moms who are trying to plan leave in the midst of already parenting. It’s for those of you who feel like you should know how to do this by now, but deep down, know that your life and your capacity have shifted. The second time around, the stakes are different. And so is the plan.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:• Why your second maternity leave can’t be planned the same way as your first • How I approached finances, insurance, and short-term disability differently • The systems and team members I leaned on to keep the business running • The self-care non-negotiables I built into my daily rhythm (and how I got support for them) • What I did to help my first son feel secure and seen in those early newborn days • How writing letters to myself during pregnancy helped me navigate postpartum_______________You don't have to choose between growing your business and your family.Grab the Maternity Leave Roadmap for $29: www.mastermaternityleave.com/roadmapSend in your maternity leave questions! [email protected] Alywww.instagram.com/alycaffreywww.mastermaternityleave.com

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Planning a second maternity leave isn’t just a repeat. It’s a whole new equation. You’re already a mom. You’re already running a business. And when you’re preparing for another baby, the bandwidth just isn’t the same. In this episode, I’m sharing what I did differently the second time around, not just because I knew more, but because I needed different support. From navigating state programs and private disability insurance to managing toddler care and carving out space for myself, this is th...

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