Can I start child bonding claim process before baby is born? What docs do I need?

Thank you so much! This is really helpful. Do you know if I need to notify my employer about my plans for leave yet?

You're welcome! It's generally a good idea to give your employer a heads up as soon as possible. Many companies have specific policies about when you need to notify them. Check your employee handbook or talk to HR to be sure.

Just wanna add - make sure you keep copies of EVERYTHING you submit. The system can be a real pain sometimes and you dont want to have to chase down docs later

That's a great idea! I'll definitely do that. Any suggestions on what to include besides the basics?

Sure thing! Add any correspondence with your employer about your leave, copies of your health insurance info, and maybe even a checklist of steps you need to take. It'll help you stay on top of everything.

Preach! 👏 It's like they want to make it as difficult as possible. We should be focusing on our babies, not paperwork!

ikr? other countries have it so much better. we're living in the dark ages when it comes to parental leave 😤

Sounds too good to be true. How does it actually work?

It's legit! You give them the number you're trying to reach, and they use their system to navigate the phone tree and wait on hold. When an agent picks up, they call you and connect you. Saved me a ton of time.

$20 seems steep just to make a phone call. Is it really worth it?

For me, it was totally worth it. I spent hours trying to get through before. This way, I could go about my day and just wait for their call. Time is money, you know?

The basic process is similar, but you'll need different documentation. Instead of proof of pregnancy, you'll need adoption papers or foster care placement docs. The time frames might be different too.