For those who've taken maternity leave while working in government, how was your experience, and did it impact your career progression? I’m expecting my first child and feeling grateful for the benefits, but also nervous about how it might affect my future here. Did you feel supported by your agency, or was there subtle pressure to return early or stay connected during leave? And when you came back, did you feel like opportunities had moved on without you? I’d really appreciate hearing your stories—good, bad, or in between.

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Let’s be real—maternity leave in government is better than most places, but the “supportive” culture fades fast. You’re expected to bounce back like nothing happened, and you’ll definitely miss out on key projects if you’re gone too long.

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Varies with each place I’m sure. It just kind of is what it is. I fully took and enjoyed every benefit I got with maternity leave, came back and worked. I didn’t notice anything different, never felt like I was behind. I will say I think a lot of places are better about this, but still some old school thinking too.

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