Image zoom Credit: Getty Images. Navigating pregnancy at work can be difficult, especially if it's your first pregnancy. With no standard parental leave benefits in the U.S., many first-time parents may not understand what resources are available to them. The first step is knowing what the government offers you. Along with company policies, federal and state laws dictate the terms of parental leave. If you’re a new parent, navigating federal and state benefits can be complicated. I recommend starting with the U.S. Department of Labor to check out the Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) details and also heading to the U.S. government's benefits website, which allows you to filter some other benefit options by state.