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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.

This reporter says she wasn’t allowed to pump at work: ‘Find a Target or a hospital’

Kate Rayner is suing NBC Universal over her former station's lack of accommodations for her pumping.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

We captured a day in the life of a working mother of three―and it’s all-encompassing

In our Motherly exclusive video, we're standing by the timeless saying that "a mother's work is never done."

Updated May. 03, 2023
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America had universal childcare during WWII. It’s time to do it again

It's time to take what we learned from WWII and help American families today.

Updated Feb. 06, 2023

This artist nails the frustration mothers are feeling for how the pandemic has impacted women

"We need to not cope, like we always do," she argues. "We need to get mad and get people listening and get solutions to these problems!"

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
mom carrying a bunch of bags and toddler

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
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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
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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
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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
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