Amanda Lesesne, VP of Sales at Progyny, knows first-hand the physical and emotional toll of pregnancy loss. In this moving op-ed, she explains why we need to have more conversations about pregnancy loss leave for employees, and how other companies can follow Progyny’s lead in offering compassionate leave policies.

A miscarriage is arguably one of the most devastating experiences a person can go through, and the aftermath requires strength, support and understanding from everyone in a person’s life, including their employer. This EBN interview with Progyny’s general counsel Jennifer Bealer goes into detail about Progyny’s new paid pregnancy loss leave policy, which also covers time off for failed adoption or surrogacy arrangements.