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Here are seven practical ways you can do so.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-meta-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query wp-block-hosts-query has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-query-is-layout-1 wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul data-wp-interactive=\"eh-hosts\" class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-1 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li data-host-index=\"0\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.openDetail\" class=\"wp-block-post post-1551 hosts type-hosts status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure style=\"width:52px;height:52px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-120x120.png\" class=\"attachment-host_thumbnail size-host_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-radius:60px;height:52px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon.png 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sm-font-size is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h6 style=\"line-height:1.3; border-right-width:1px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--black); padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2);\" class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-1e20e747939e3458765ab321928f59b7 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-violet-500-color has-sm-font-size\">The Team<\/h6><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-left:0\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2022-05-26T09:09:53+00:00\">May 26, 2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-19T07:41:24+00:00\">Sep 19, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">11 mins read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized blog-template-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/juan-encalada-SCteCA0Mf1A-unsplash-scaled-2.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:864px;height:561px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-15 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-14 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" id=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"content-single-table-content\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content_single content_single--blog content-single-content-wysiwyg wysiwyg content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\nPregnancy is always such exciting news to celebrate \u2014 but it can be daunting, especially for first-time moms or women experiencing pregnancy complications. Having an <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/inclusive-workplace\/\">inclusive workplace<\/a> that fully supports pregnant employees definitely helps to ease the worries and stress they face.\n\nEmployers play an incredibly important role in creating a conducive environment for women to work in, with HR policies and structures in place to ensure that women continue to retain their roles, and that their talent and skills are being valued in both the industry and organisation. This is especially important with the female employment rate in Singapore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/commentary\/white-paper-women-mother-flexible-work-childcare-leave-2593146\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">reaching a high of 75% in 2021<\/a>, compared to 53% in 1994.\n\nThere\u2019s no one-size-fits-all approach to this, but if you\u2019re keen to find out how you can better support an employee\u2019s pregnancy, here are 7 ways you can help during and after.\n<h2 id=\"1-make-sure-policies-and-benefits-are-straightforward-and-easily-accessible\">1. Make sure policies and benefits are straightforward and easily accessible<\/h2>\nFor a variety of reasons such as miscarriages, most women don\u2019t feel comfortable announcing their pregnancy until the later stages. It\u2019s important that they can easily access the company\u2019s policies regarding maternity leave and other benefits once they are aware of the news that they are expecting.\n\nMake sure company policies clearly state the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/employment-practices\/leave\/maternity-leave\/protections-and-obligations\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">protections and obligations<\/a> of both the employer and employee with regards to maternity leave, so that both parties are aware of the relevant legislations. Creating a page with a brief list of instructions would also take some stress off their shoulders, especially if they are completely new to the whole pregnant-but-employed-so-what-do-I-do journey.\n\nHaving a digital copy stored on a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/products\/hr-software\/\">HR platform<\/a> provides fuss-free convenience as a source of truth, for all pregnant employees to access anytime and anywhere.\n<h2 id=\"2-set-up-a-communication-and-support-network\">2. Set up a communication and support network<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"two pregnant ladies holding their bellies\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3934\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image3-2.png\" width=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image3-2.png 1125w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image3-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image3-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image3-2-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/>\n\nEnsure that contact information for the HR department is readily available should pregnant employees feel the need to reach out for help, and be prepared to answer any questions or address any concerns they may have.\n<h3 id=\"parent-support-groups-and-resources\">Parent support groups and resources<\/h3>\nIf you\u2019re able to offer further support to pregnant employees beyond legal and contractual obligations, they\u2019ll certainly appreciate and remember it! Create a parent support group within the organisation so that they can lean on each other and other working parents.\n\nFrom sharing pregnancy tips to advice on what baby stuff to buy and hilarious things kids say, it\u2019ll assuage their fears knowing there\u2019s a thriving community going through the same situation. Creating a Slack channel to share helpful resources on things like maternity insurance, webinars, and events for new mothers is another great way to offer support.\n<h3 id=\"discuss-what-your-pregnant-employee-wants-and-needs\">Discuss what your pregnant employee wants and needs<\/h3>\nGoing on maternity leave can feel lonely, and you don\u2019t want employees feeling disconnected from the workplace. It would be beneficial to have discussions about their plans ahead, and how involved they would like to be with the business while away.\n\nImportant business updates and changes will likely take priority, especially if it would affect their role. Some new moms prefer to disconnect and take a step back from being involved, while others will be keen to stay on track with what\u2019s happening within the company.\n\nIt all depends on the individual, and finding out what they want before they leave for maternity leave is crucial. Ensure that they will receive weekly or monthly updates \u2014 via a team member, emails, or regular zoom meetings to stay in touch and keep track of their wellbeing.\n<h2 id=\"3-discuss-flexibleremote-work-arrangements\">3. Discuss flexible\/remote work arrangements<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"pregnant woman working from home with kid\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3935\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image4-2.png\" width=\"1124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image4-2.png 1124w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image4-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image4-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image4-2-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/>\n\nCovid-19 has fundamentally changed how we work \u2014 with companies implementing hybrid work arrangements, or adopting a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/remote-work-accessible\/\">remote working<\/a> culture. The future of work is flexible, with jobs previously done in the office suitable to be done anywhere in the world, and that is one of the best things employers can capitalise on to make the workplace more pregnancy-friendly.\n\nEvery woman is different in terms of pregnancy needs \u2014 some might experience terrible morning sickness, nausea, fatigue, and so on, on top of having to attend regular check-ups or follow specific instructions by the doctor to ensure a healthy pregnancy.\n\nAlthough most women continue to work until one month before their due date, having to commute to the office daily may not be easy for them at the later stages of pregnancy. It could leave them vulnerable to risks of precarious situations, which do not bode well for the pregnancy. Prenatal care also requires lots of regular doctor visits, which can be tiring to schedule only outside office hours.\n\nAs a supportive employer, consider incorporating flexible work arrangements and accommodating any changes that might arise during their pregnancy term. This allows them to be more comfortable while working from home, and enables them to better focus on their tasks. Trust that your pregnant employee is productive even with remote working, and <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/develop-trust-remote-working\/\">focus on output over hours<\/a>.\n<h2 id=\"4-be-mindful-of-pregnancy-discrimination\">4. Be mindful of pregnancy discrimination<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aware.org.sg\/information\/pregnancy-discrimination\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pregnancy discrimination<\/a> is unfortunately common in the workplace. Women are treated unfavourably on the basis of pregnancy, potential pregnancy, childbirth or pregnancy-related conditions.\n\nIt includes the following actions, and as an employer, it\u2019s important you make sure none of these happen in the workplace:\n<ul>\n<li>Refusing to hire a pregnant applicant<\/li>\n<li>Subjecting her to demotion or unfavourable transfer<\/li>\n<li>Denying the same, or a similar, job to a pregnant employee when she returns from maternity leave<\/li>\n<li>Dismissing an employee during pregnancy or upon return from maternity leave without justifiable causes<\/li>\n<li>Offering her a smaller pay raise or bonus, or fewer training opportunities, than other employees despite consistent positive performance reviews or feedback<\/li>\n<li>Making offensive, insulting and\/or harassing comments over pregnancy, a pregnant employee\u2019s body and\/or breastfeeding activities<\/li>\n<li>Implementing changes in her working hours, roles, duties and performance targets without justifiable causes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIn Singapore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/commentary\/commentary-if-mums-are-amazing-why-do-some-workplaces-discriminate-against-pregnant-women-938331\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">70% of the workplace discrimination cases<\/a> seen by AWARE\u2019s Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Advisory (WHDA) since its launch in September 2019 relate to pregnancy discrimination. Despite protections in legislative law, problematic stereotypes still persist.\n\nThe WHDA has received cases of employers trying to get pregnant employees to leave the company, in anticipation of them going on maternity leave, or becoming poor performers once they have a child. They\u2019ve also received cases where employees have been told that their job no longer exists while they were on maternity leave, or when they returned from it.\n\nPregnancy discrimination can also sometimes be seen in more subtle ways. Mothers are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/commentary\/working-mothers-return-to-work-flexible-work-arrangements-family-804366\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">seen in a different light<\/a> \u2014 bosses assume they are less committed and saddled with family responsibilities, which lead them to feel less valued by the organisation. Supervisors also respond negatively when mothers have to take urgent leave due to unforeseen child emergencies. There\u2019s no wrongful dismissal or grounds for action against employers in these scenarios \u2014 but such toxic work environments often result in moms leaving the workforce.\n\n<h2 id=\"5-ease-transition-into-the-workplace-after-maternity-leave\">5. Ease transition into the workplace after maternity leave<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"pregnant woman lying on couch\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3932\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image1.jpg\" width=\"1999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image1.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/>\n\nIt is mandatory for employers to provide Singapore citizens with 16 weeks of Government-Paid Maternity Leave or 12 weeks of unpaid maternity leave, depending on the criteria fulfilled. Foreign employees are also entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave (if they have worked for at least 3 consecutive months before the birth of the child), in accordance with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/employment-practices\/leave\/maternity-leave\/eligibility-and-entitlement\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employment Act<\/a>.\n\nReadjusting back to work isn\u2019t easy, which is why it\u2019s imperative for employers to help employees with the transition. With completely new routines, physical changes to grapple with, and the lack of sleep \u2014 women struggle to balance both childcare and working full-time again. After all, raising a newborn is exhausting and physically demanding.\n<h3 id=\"maintaining-flexible-work-arrangements\">Maintaining flexible work arrangements<\/h3>\nIf a pregnant employee enjoyed flexible work arrangements while pregnant, such arrangements should continue even after they return from maternity leave. The shift towards flexible work arrangements is also fully supported by the Singapore government, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/white-paper-womens-development-25-action-plans-10-years-2591096\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">25 action plans laid out in the White Paper on Women&#8217;s Development<\/a>.\n<h3 id=\"additional-leave-days\">Additional leave days<\/h3>\nWhilst employees are entitled to maternity leave benefits, consider creating a family-friendly work environment by adding more leave days on top of the existing maternity leave days. These extra leave days can come in handy when new parents need to attend to unexpected situations or doctor visits.\n<h2 id=\"6-have-a-plan-in-place-for-pregnant-women-whove-been-through-trauma\">6. Have a plan in place for pregnant women who\u2019ve been through trauma<\/h2>\nNot every pregnancy journey is a smooth-sailing one.\n\nWomen who have gone through a traumatic labour or miscarriage will require additional support and time to grieve and recuperate. They may need extra time off to attend medical appointments and therapy sessions \u2014 which is why extra effort is needed to be as flexible as possible regarding the employee\u2019s workload.\n<h3 id=\"consider-implementing-an-employee-assistance-program-eap\">Consider implementing an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<\/h3>\nThere are also plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefitspro.com\/2019\/05\/02\/new-mothers-untreated-mental-health-issues-cost-billions\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mental health conditions that come with bearing children<\/a>, such as postpartum depression and anxiety, and most of them go untreated. <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/employee-wellness-program-ideas\/\">Workplace wellness<\/a> is key to an employee\u2019s experience, and an <a href=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/employee-assistance-programme\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a> allows them to access 24\/7 support over the phone, face-to-face, or online.\n\nEmployees will be able to access free sessions with trained counsellors and have confidential conversations with them, which will be an extremely helpful resource for those who have gone through or are going through difficult times.\n<h2 id=\"7-set-up-designated-nursing-rooms\">7. Set up designated nursing rooms<\/h2>\nA vast majority of workplaces are unfriendly to nursing mothers, with many having to resort to pumping in the bathrooms \u2014 in less than ideal conditions. Some moms have even resorted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/stress-expressing-milk-toilet-breastfeeding-mums-call-more-workplace-support-facilities-838906\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pumping in meeting rooms<\/a>, with the added stress of knowing that anyone might want to use the room at any time!\n\nIn the early days of motherhood, this can be very isolating and stigmatising. Having a clean, private room where women can pump at work would make a huge difference. It\u2019s convenient and reduces stress on new mothers, as they need to schedule times to express breast milk throughout the work day, on top of their existing work schedule.\n\nBreastfeeding is hard, and a huge commitment \u2014 it\u2019s different for every mom and her baby. Not to mention it can be very painful as well, causing engorgement and mastitis. It brings about emotional fluctuations at a time when postpartum emotions are running high, and milk production ebbs and flows so it can be very stressful.\n\nBeing a supportive employer to breastfeeding mothers actually translates to cost savings for health care, reduced sick days to care for sick children, and improved employee productivity and retention. The benefits of breastfeeding are well-documented, and when moms feel supported, healthy, and comfortable in the office, they will excel better at work.\n\nCompanies can capitalise on the NTUC U Women and Family\u2019s \u2018Better Workplace for Women\u2019 campaign, to incorporate a wellness corner or lactation space in their premises.\n<h3 id=\"normalise-breastfeeding\">Normalise breastfeeding<\/h3>\nBreastfeeding moms might worry about being viewed as troublesome or unproductive at work as compared to their colleagues \u2014 advocate a comfortable workplace culture for her to breastfeed in. Remind her to take regular breaks, and show commitment in making an effort to understand the challenges she faces at the workplace.\n\nConsider introducing a policy statement to assure moms that they can combine work and breastfeeding \u2014 providing them with a stronger sense of job security and confidence in the workplace.\n\nMore effort is also needed to educate other team members in the workplace on breastfeeding, as mothers tend to struggle with supervisors or co-workers who do not understand the need to express milk. Social support helps to reduce parental stress!\n<h2 id=\"learn-more-practical-ways-to-support-working-parents\">Learn more practical ways to support working parents<\/h2>\n<img alt=\"working parent at home with daughter\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3933\" height=\"750\" src=https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/image2-2.png\" width=\"1125\"\/>\n\nIf you\u2019ve got an employee who\u2019s expecting soon, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/understanding-parental-leave\/\">guide to understanding parental leave<\/a>, and find out how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/how-managers-and-hr-can-support-working-parents\/\">better support working parents<\/a> after the child is born.\n\nBalancing work and parenting responsibilities isn\u2019t easy at all, and there are plenty of things that business and HR leaders can do to help. 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