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Work & Motherhood

The choices can feel overwhelming, but remember – you’re not alone. Get fresh inspiration and perspective with advice from real mamas.

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Burnout is real, says the World Health Organization (and mothers everywhere)

If we want to prevent maternal burnout at work and at home we have to start talking honestly about the stress we are facing.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Women could lose $600,000 in lifetime earnings because of the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't just forced millions of women out of the workforce. It's impacted their earning potential for years to come.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Ayesha Curry with family

Ayesha Curry describes the difficulties of building a career with young children at home

"There's gotta be a way to do both," said the bestselling cookbook author.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
pregnant woman working on a laptop

This mom was pressured to finish a work meeting—even after her water broke

This is just one example of how harmful 'hustle culture' can be toward pregnant workers.

Updated Jan. 23, 2023
pack n play set up in an office

Viral photo shows the perfect way this professor supports his students who are moms

Dr. Troy Littleton says the pack 'n play crib is his "favorite new equipment purchase for the lab."

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
family on a couch altogether

Non-negotiable: My husband is an equal partner

Both of us must know what goes into running the household—and we need to tackle that workload as a team.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
pregnant woman checking her phone

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act passes in the House

The bill is all about protecting pregnant workers and their unborn children. It now heads to the Senate.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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Doing it all is not a badge of honor for working moms

How I've ditched 'work-life balance' in favor of 'work-life integration.'

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
parents and baby behind balloons that read "baby #2"

I’m pregnant with baby #2, working a job and a side hustle, and I still feel like I’m not doing enough

I feel guilty when the physical and mental exhaustion makes me beg for a moment to lay down.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

These 10 groups want to help more moms get elected to office

We know that mothers are leaders. It's time we saw more political leaders who are mothers.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

These $800 billion bouquets expose the real value of unpaid labor provided by moms

This Mother's Day, The Marshall Plan for Moms wants you to consider the true value of mothers' work.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Why it matters when working moms like Emerald Fennell win big at awards shows

The "Promising Young Woman" writer-director took home an Academy Award last night for a film she made when she was seven months pregnant.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

We love this daughter’s spot-on impression of her WFH mama

Our kids are watching us. And they're learning that we are masters of multitasking.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom smiling while holding newborn

I learned to ask for what I needed at work—and ended up being hired while in labor

Pregnant with baby #2, Facebook offered her a job hours before she gave birth.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
mom working on a computer with daughter beside her

This mom nails why companies should hire more mothers in a viral post

"Being a mom is a strength in the workplace, not a weakness!"

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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