Paid maternity leave revoked for mothers of stillborn babies

Hersha Venkataraman shares his personal story of losing his daughter, Talia, to stillbirth and the subsequent challenges he and his wife faced with revoked maternity leave. He highlights the lack of paid leave for stillbirth in the U.S. and his advocacy efforts with Push for Empowered Pregnancy to change laws. Hersha organizes a fundraiser, A Run for Dalia, to raise awareness and support for families experiencing pregnancy loss. He calls for political action to prioritize paid family leave, emphasizing its importance for families nationwide.

What was the main emotional challenge faced by Hersha and Mumta after their loss?

• Dealing with the hospital bills

• Coping with the loss of their baby girl

• Finding a new job

• Moving to a new city

Which of the following is true about paid family leave in the United States?

• It is guaranteed by federal law

• All states have laws protecting paid family leave

• Only 27% of private sector workers have access to it

• It is the same in every country

What organization does Hersha work with to support families experiencing stillbirth?

• Global Family Support

• Push for Empowered Pregnancy

• Family First Initiative

• National Health Alliance

What is the purpose of the fundraiser 'A Run for Dalia'?

• To raise money for a new hospital

• To fund a new school

• To support families through pregnancy loss

• To build a community center

How does Hersha hope to influence political candidates regarding paid family leave?

• By writing a book

• By running for office himself

• By encouraging them to include it in their agendas

• By organizing protests