This is more about society, not my employer. My company actually treats its employees pretty well. PTO and benefits aren't the best, being a small company. But pay is solid, they're flexible with the schedule, and my boss respects everyone she works with.
That being said, I have a pregnant coworker that's due later this month. Today is her last day in the office before she goes 100% from home until she's due and then she's on leave.
Yesterday she had a doctor's appointment. She asked her doctor if she could bring her laptop into the hospital so she could work after giving birth.
I'm just…..at a loss for words.