1.6K views · 74 reactions | In 2015, The Cherokee Nation adopted a more family-friendly policy that provides eight weeks of fully paid maternity leave for employees. For Candace Garcia, and the almost 70 percent of Cherokee Nation employees that are females, the change has made all the difference. | Cherokee Nation | Facebook

3.6K views · 626 reactions | 38 weeks! Today was my last weekend shift before my maternity leave. Hoping to work about three more days this week. I'm scheduled for an induction on March 22nd but I'm not so sure I'll make it that long lol Any predictions on this little guys birthdate?!? I'm still in awe I'm going to have another little one in my arms soon. | Meteorologist Tara Hastings | Facebook