Episode 32: How supported are you as a parent at work?
In this episode Emma Jarvis, founder of Dearbump shares her passion for creating workplaces that support parents from pregnancy through to parenthood.When parents are celebrated and supported through their journey, it creates more positive birth experiences and mentally stronger employees. So why aren't more businesses focusing on their parental workforce? Emma founded Dearbump through her own experiences of becoming a mum while working for a company. We talk about: The impact of positively celebrating and sharing your pregnancy journey at work on you and your baby How business can support their parental workforce better Why being proactive in parenthood matters How businesses are often set up for traditional parenthood and how this isn’t working anymore Words of wisdom to businesses and individuals who want to support pregnancy in the workplace About Emma and Dearbump Emma is an ex-scientist, software engineer, mum of two and entrepreneur. She founded Dearbump in 2017 to ensure women and parents were more supported than she was during her pregnancy. Dearbump focuses on helping businesses support the health and wellbeing of women and parents in the workplace. They offer specialised support from pregnancy through to parental leave and early parenthood. Their ambition is to help women have a healthier, more positive pregnancy and birth experience, enabling them to feel supported and confident in returning to work if they choose. One area Dearbump supports their pregnant clients is by offering digital support to gain access to practicing midwives who can help with any concerns and offer any advice in real time. Linkedin - Emma Dearbump | LinkedIn Website – www.parentpromise.co.uk/home