How should you handle maternity leave when self-employed? How will you make money during maternity leave? These are some of the questions you may have when you're pregnant and self-employed. As a self-employed person, planning maternity leave looks different than being employed in a traditional 9-to-5 job. Instead of notifying Human Resources, you will be taking paid leave, you are responsible for funding your leave and designing what that looks like.  In this episode, I share how I saved to take maternity leave and how to plan for maternity leave while self-employed.   Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast? Learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program.  Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.    Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir