Poppy Harlow

Poppy Harlow

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Giving new moms paid leave is essential. But so is helping them return to work

Lauren Reynolds was excited to return to work after having a baby. But she was also terrified to leave her 4-month old daughter. "You spend 12 weeks trying to keep the baby alive and function normally," she said. "I was excited and scared for what it meant for me and my family."