For California parents who want a real plan
Feel prepared for
the biggest day of
your life.
Pregnancy support without the overwhelm. We turn California’s confusing leave rules into a personalized plan for more time, more pay, and a whole lot more peace of mind.
No more late-night Googling. No more acronym soup.
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- Know what you’re owed
- A plan that fits your life
- Less guessing, more nesting
- More time at home
- Know what you’re owed
- A plan that fits your life
- Less guessing, more nesting
- More time at home
- Know what you’re owed
- A plan that fits your life
- Less guessing, more nesting
- More time at home
Where our moms work
Parents from some of California’s most recognized workplaces have trusted The Maternity Guru to help them arrive informed and ready.
The plan before the birth plan
You have enough to prepare for.
Your leave shouldn’t be the confusing part.
We learn your real life.
Your job, due date, pay, employer policies, and priorities, because no two leaves are exactly alike.
We map every moving piece.
SDI, PFL, PDL, CFRA, FMLA, PTO. We translate the letters and put them in the right order.
You know what happens next.
Walk away with clear dates, filing steps, talking points, and someone to ask when life changes the plan.
Hi, I’m Ashley
I learned this the hard way.
You don’t have to.
I’m a San Diego native, mom of three boys, and the person who genuinely enjoys turning a messy leave puzzle into a plan you can breathe around.
After navigating three very different leaves, including a job loss at seven months pregnant, I saw how much time, money, and confidence parents lose simply because nobody explains the system clearly. So I built the support I wish I’d had.
“You are not asking for a favor. You already paid for this.”
in your corner,Ash
Not unicorn results.
Prepared-parent results.
Choose your level of support
One clear conversation, or
the complete plan.
Start exactly where you are. Both options are practical, personal, and designed to leave you feeling lighter than when you arrived.
Parental Leave Consultation
30-minute consultationFor the pressing questions, confusing acronyms, filing dates, job-protection worries, or HR conversation keeping you up at night. We’ll focus on your situation and get you unstuck.
Best for a focused questionSee details & book →
The Complete Parental Leave Package
Planning + three months supportYour all-in-one leave package: a custom timeline, benefit sequencing, practical guidance, and compassionate support from pregnancy through postpartum.
Best for a complete planSee details & book →
Not sure which one fits? Tell me what’s going on →
From one prepared parent
“My HR team was floored by how prepared I was. They had my leave dates wrong. Twice. Thankfully, I had Ashley and our plan in place.”
Katie P. 7 months of paid leave
More time. More clarity. More peace.
What parents are saying.
Different jobs, different babies, different leave plans. The same feeling of finally knowing what comes next.
“I can’t recommend Ashley enough. Her insight is empowering, and I was able to spend six months at home with my newborn while paid.”
Rachel S. Six months, paid
“Working with a maternity leave consultant was one of the best decisions I made while pregnant. Ashley took the guesswork out of an otherwise stressful situation.”
Peaches B. Nothing left behind
“This was so worth it. I learned I could take a much longer, and higher paid, maternity leave than I was expecting.”
Hannah E. Per diem nurse
“This was my third baby and third leave. You’d think I’d know the process by now, but Ashley helped me get the best leave out of all three.”
Irmeen Y. Best of three
“I feel no stress leading into my leave now that I’ve talked everything through with Ashley. It is well worth the cost for peace of mind.”
Caroline C. Peace of mind
“I was unexpectedly laid off while on maternity leave. Ashley helped me understand my rights, make informed decisions, and maximize my leave. I ended up taking 8 months of paid leave.”
Annie M. Laid off mid-leave
Where most people begin
Start with something free.
no catchThe California Leave Guide
A plain-English walkthrough of SDI, PFL, PDL, CFRA, and FMLA, and how they stack together. Enter your email and it lands in your inbox.
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The Benefit Calculator
Answer a few questions and see what California will actually pay you if you qualify for state programs. About two minutes.
A few things you might be wondering
Good questions.
Straight answers.
When should I start planning?
Will you work with my HR team?
Is this legal or tax advice?
What if my situation changes after baby arrives?
Your leave is worth getting right
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Stop guessing. Start planning. Walk into your leave knowing what you’re entitled to, what happens next, and who to ask when something changes.
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