Federal protections skip right over moms and dads who work for small businesses; here's what you can do if you're one of them. In This Article Step 1: Check which federal and state rights apply to you Step 2: Negotiate your employer benefits Step 3: Figure out your options for getting paid while you're out This seems really unfair. Is there anything we can do about it? Many people mistakenly think that the legal right to maternity leave or paternity leave is universal, but the harsh reality...

After a busy morning rushing from patient to patient in the pediatric cardiology clinic where she worked, Rachel Manalo, DO, was looking forward to her lunch break. It was a cherished few minutes for her to sit down and take a breath. And at 18 weeks pregnant, she especially relished that moment of quiet. But that day, her body just wouldn’t—or couldn’t—relax. “My heart was beating super fast, even when I was resting and paying attention to my body,” Dr. Manalo says. “I use my Apple Watch to...