In Alabama, and elsewhere in the U.S., “maternity leave” can vary widely by company. If you’re an expectant mother, it’s important to fully understand your workplace’s time-off policies so you can fully recover after delivery and have enough time to bond with your new baby. The good news is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protects new mothers who need this time at home to recover from the pregnancy and help their baby have a healthy first few months of life rather tha