Nicole Ryan proposed a bill for bereavement leave after miscarriage to support parents during their emotional struggles. She shared her experience of pregnancy loss, expressing the profound sorrow and the isolation she felt during that time. Ryan described the expectations she had upon learning she was pregnant and the traumatic realization of her miscarriage. Joanne Collins emphasized the invisibility of miscarriage in the workplace, recounting her experience of mishandling the loss due to lack of supportive policies. Both emphasized the crucial need for recognition and adequate support for parents experiencing such loss.
Senator Nicole Ryan expressed that bereavement leave after miscarriage would allow parents the time and support needed to grieve rather than returning to work with anguish.
Nicole Ryan shared her personal experience of losing a pregnancy, describing the emotional turmoil and isolation she felt after her miscarriage.
Joanne Collins highlighted the invisibility of miscarriage, sharing her own experience of having to work without support while dealing with her loss.
Both senators emphasized the need for policy changes to support parents during such devastating experiences, advocating for recognition and appropriate leave.
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