Expert Guidance on Parental
Leave Management
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Are you running the company and HR? Is this your first time navigating parental leave— or do you know your current approach needs a refresh?
Whether you’re supporting one employee or building a scalable leave program, I’ll help you stay compliant and meet your legal obligations around pregnancy disability, accommodations, and child bonding leave.
Together, we’ll create a clear, legally sound process that supports your employee and protects your business— ensuring a smooth, positive experience for everyone involved.
Did You Know?
In California, employer and HR confusion around pregnancy disability leave is surprisingly common. While only ~28% of adults are even aware of PFL (Paid Family Leave). Employees reflect that there are major gaps in understanding: many HR departments (especially in out-of-state companies) fail to recognize prenatal leave, standard post‑partum timelines, and SDI benefit levels.
Don’t risk non-compliance, confusion or turnover.
About Me
Hi, I’m Ashley — founder of The Maternity Guru, mom of three boys, and a Certified Leave Management Specialist through the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC), with additional California compliance training through CalChamber.
I’ve been on the employee side of leave — from navigating outdated policies to experiencing layoffs while pregnant — and now I help employers avoid common challenges so they can create compliant and positive leave experiences.
California’s leave laws and wage replacement programs (CFRA, PDL, SDI, PFL) are complex, and mistakes can be costly. I help small businesses and growing teams stay legally compliant, retain talent, and build positive, supportive workplace cultures. Together, we’ll create a clear, repeatable maternity leave process that protects your company and gives your employees the support they deserve.
What sets me apart? I support both the business and the expecting employee — making sure everyone is on the same page, from paperwork to return-to-work. When employer and employee are aligned, the entire leave experience is smoother.
Because doing the right thing shouldn't be confusing.
Get In Touch
hello@thematernityguru.com
(858) 663-2057
Scott Lutwak - CEO, Fit Athletic
“With The Maternity Guru, we were able to offer our employee ever to go on leave with a white-glove maternity leave experience.”
