FREE Workshop for Expecting California Employees in 2025!

 Maximize Your Paid Maternity Leave Time Off! 

With real-world examples and experience from over 3,000 clients, I’ll reveal the 5 critical steps to maximizing your paid maternity leave in California—so you can enjoy your time off without financial stress and avoid the costly mistakes that leave paid weeks on the table.
A few of the companies where the women I have worked with work:

What You Get:  

✔  I'm sharing the things your HR doesn't really want you to know or ask about - so you won't look back after your leave and say "I wish I had known that was an option for me” and enjoyed more breastfeeding during the 4th trimester 

✔  My list of what specific State, Federal & Employer benefits are actually relevant to you, how to creatively stack them & ensure you’re getting the most paid time off - so you can speak confidently share your maternity leave plan with your employer knowing you know more than them

✔  My top recommendations for the *ideal* time to share your plans with your employer that will ensure you get to sing the most lullabies while rocking your newborn to sleep

✔  BONUS - My FREE Maternity Leave Checklist so you don't miss a single critical filing date to get on-time pay from the State + your employer - all without needing to be a "math person"

 

After helping over 3,000 working mamas maximize their time home I'm spilling my insider secrets and tips to ensure you're the one cheering on your newborn during tummy time and developing secure attachment before returning to work!

A Little About Us:  

California Maternity Leave Consulting is a boutique firm specializing in personalized parental leave planning. We simplify state and employer leave benefits-now law or finance degree required.

Since 2021, we've helped over 3,000 clients—employees and employers alike—navigate California’s complex programs like PFL, CFRA, PDL, and SDI. Our services include customized leave strategies, benefit eligibility guidance, and expert support on maximizing financial outcomes.

We’ve worked with employees from companies like Disney, Amazon, Tesla, and The Honest Company, as well as doctors, business owners, startups, and non-profits. Companies also trust us to build inclusive, transparent leave policies for their teams.

We're here to help you make the most of this priceless time—without the stress.  

 

What Moms Are Saying...

"received almost double the time off and more pay"

Diane was super helpful every step of the way! My HR had completely misunderstood what the state offers in regards to PFL and Bonding time. I was able to share all my company documents, as well as communication with HR, to receive almost double the time off as I was previously approved for and more pay! And the HR representative also seemed grateful to know more information about CA leave policies. I was able to contact her after our initial meeting with questions and received answers within the same day! Thank you so much for making my time with my son longer and less stressful! 
~ Mahreen D.

"Part time work for full time pay”

I wanted to thank you and your team for helping negotiate my maternity leave. You helped immensely. I was able to get 4.5 months paid with another month @ part time work with full pay!
~ Angela L.

 

I'm Diane, and I'll be Your Guide 

 
I am a mom of 2 and a licensed engineer turned strategic & financial maternity leave planning maven. I have personally navigated and meticulously mapped out the murky waters of the California parental leave structure and helped over 3,000 women successfully do it too.
Having guided clients in all sectors like education, large corporations, state and local government, those represented by unions, small or "mom and pop" businesses, actors, retail employees, medical professionals, attorneys, and c-suite executives, I show you how to navigate uniquely complex employer + State benefits get every possible day at home with your newborn so you get to see their first smiles, crawl and steps!