Career Coaching with Jessness
Career Coaching with Jessness
Jessica Gazay
19 | How I'm Preparing for Maternity Leave at 39 Weeks Pregnant (Mentally, Not Logistically)
20 minutes Posted Jul 27, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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In this episode, I'm 39 weeks pregnant, reflecting on how I plan to approach maternity leave. I share the fears and feelings coming up for me and the intentions and mindsets I plan to take with me into this phase.

Expect to hear reflections on:

1. Anticipation and the Unknown

2. Downshifting Without Losing Your Edge

3. Understanding the Source of Fear

4. Redefining Your Edge

5. Reframing Maternity Leave

Highlights:

- Anticipation of motherhood can bring excitement and fear.

- Downshifting energy does not mean losing your sense of self.

- Understanding the source of fear is crucial in navigating transitions.

- Redefining your edge involves embracing adaptability and intuition.

- Reframing maternity leave can transform it into a powerful growth experience.

If this interests you, come hang out on Substack: MOMHOOD: https://gazay.substack.com/

 

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