To mark Sarah Palin's decision to stop governing Alaska, here's an article that appeared during election season about what her potential vice presidency would say about working moms.
According to the article, Palin went back to work a mere three days after giving birth to her son Trig and breastfed during meetings. Three days after giving birth to MacBaby I still couldn't walk to the toilet by myself, much less check and respond to an email. As for breastfeeding during meetings, this isn't really an option for most of us. I don't think I could ever look our CEO in the eye again if my boob accidentally popped out. So, politicians, advocate for maternity leave rights. While this is a great country, let's look back to Europe for the example of post partum care for mamas and babies.
I Love My Country Execpt When it Comes to Maternity Leave (Happy 4th!)
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
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Very timely post. I wonder how the major media would have treated Sarah Palin's candidacy as a working mother had she been liberal, pro choice, anti gun, etc. I was surprised that more women's groups weren't celebrating her candidacy as a step forward for women, regardless of her political views. She obviously had her issues as the campaign went forward (Katie Couric interview, etc) but she got attacked basically from Day 1. The fact that she was able to govern while pregnant and after giving birth is an incredible feat, especially since she doesn't have the 24 hour childcare that other, more wealthy people have.
I was very surprised that she quit. But looking at it now, I think she was sick of it. No matter what she did, she was attacked and made fun of. Everyone knows that national politics is tough but she took more abuse than most. Now she can make huge money making speeches, writing a book, etc and it will all be on her own schedule.
I'm glad to hear that things are going well with Jonah and hopefully you had a nice holiday weekend. Talk to you soon.
Chris
Amen! 12 weeks is a joke, 6 months would barely be enough. I'll take a year please. :)
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