Work & Motherhood
The choices can feel overwhelming, but remember – you’re not alone. Get fresh inspiration and perspective with advice from real mamas.
When all you feel is guilt: A letter to new working moms
A letter to new mamas who are back at work.
To the burned-out working mom: I see you
Sometimes it feels like "leaning in" means overload. But mama, we've got this.
Pumping at work: What you need to know and how to prepare
From packing in advance to talking to your manager, here's how to set yourself up for pumping success.
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.
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."
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.
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!"
Mom’s viral Out Of Office email captures how all working mothers feel right now
"Due to patriarchy, I am behind in emails."
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.
6 lies I believed about going from stay-at-home to working mom
#3: That my kids would feel neglected.
Maternity leave planning—16 essential questions to ask your employer
3. Am I entitled to benefits when on maternity leave?
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.'
11 tips for working moms to manage mental health
From a multi-tasking mama practicing each of them, too.