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Did You Know?

Most California moms don’t take all the paid maternity leave they’re eligible for — even though they could easily take up to 18–24 weeks. Many only use 40–50% of their time.

This means moms are leaving time and money on the table.

Let’s change that.

What Moms Are Saying

  • “I can’t recommend Ashley enough. Her insight is empowering, and I was able to spend six full months at home with my newborn.”

    Rachel Smith

  • “Your guidance helped me understand how the programs all fit together, and it really gave me confidence in how to approach HR."

    Yesenia Arellano

  • “Ashley was able to correct the misinformation my company had given me and we came up with a plan tailored to my unique situation."

    Cindy Huertas

  • “Ashley took the time to explain everything clearly and made a stressful process easier so much easier to manage."

    Carolina Smith

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Figuring out maternity leave can feel like a full-time job—and not the fun kind. Between state programs, employer policies and confusing legal jargon, it's hard to know what you're actually entitled to or how to make it all work together.

I’m here to simplify it for you.

Whether, you're just starting to explore your options or need help figuring out next steps, you don't have to do it alone.

I'll help you understand your options and build a plan that lets you maximize your time off with baby.

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Meet the Founder

I’m Ashley Shaw—San Diego born and raised, mom to three boys five and under, and founder of The Maternity Guru.

My path to this work was shaped by lived experience. I’ve navigated California parental leave with no HR support, built my own leave plan after educating an out-of-state employer on CA state laws, and faced job loss at seven months pregnant. Each experience revealed the same truth: parents deserve clearer guidance, stronger advocacy, and more protected time at home.

Today, we work with both parents and employers to demystify leave laws, safeguard income and job protection, and create parental leave experiences that are informed, compliant, and genuinely supportive.

My Story

“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future”

Proverbs 31:25 (NLT)

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