Karen Kleiman

“We need to move beyond policies that technically exist and create cultures in which women can actually use them without fearing that they will be perceived as less capable or less dedicated to their work,”

Karen Kleiman · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Karen Kleiman urged workplaces to establish supportive cultures where employees feel safe utilizing accommodations.

“Many of these women are working or will be returning to work while they are still experiencing symptoms.”

Karen Kleiman · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Karen Kleiman noted that many women return to work while still experiencing postpartum depression symptoms.

“Postpartum depression is common enough that we should not think of it as an unusual problem affecting only a small number of working mothers,”

Karen Kleiman · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Karen Kleiman explained that postpartum depression affects a notable portion of working mothers.