Simple ways providers can support patients under the PWFA and PUMP Act Work is one of the most overlooked drivers of health during pregnancy and postpartum. Patients may tell you about sleep, mood, or physical symptoms but not always the work conditions contributing to them. And without that context, it’s easy to miss opportunities to intervene. A few targeted questions can surface issues that are directly actionable under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the PUMP

What to know about your rights at work—including those that help you protect your mental health Most people think about pregnancy at work in physical terms—lifting, standing, medical appointments. But for many moms, the harder part isn’t physical. It’s the anxiety that ramps up during pregnancy. The brain fog after birth. The postpartum depression that makes even small tasks feel heavy. The stress of trying to keep everything together at work while your body and mind are chan

The steps to take now to protect yourself later under the PWFA and PUMP Act Most people don’t think about legal protections when something first feels off at work. They think: “Maybe this will pass.” “I don’t want to make it a big deal.” “I’ll just push through for now.” That instinct is completely understandable, especially during pregnancy or postpartum, when you already have so much on your plate. But here’s the part that matters: Your rights under the PWFA and PUMP Act on

The Author, Ariel Kloss, S.C., Owner, Whitestar Wellness My name is Ariel Kloss and I started Whitestar Wellness , S.C. because in my 10+ years of being a social worker, I noticed that there was something lacking from a lot of traditional mental health care- the focus on connection and authenticity over labels. While diagnoses and therapy modalities serve their purposes and can help inform us in ways, I have always been passionate about making sure whoever I am in the room wi

In February 2026, the Wisconsin Senate Bill 23 — extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 months — finally passed the Wisconsin Assembly.