failingmothers - Motherly

This study proves that paid parental leave benefits moms’ health—for decades

It's much longer than just the few short weeks after birth.

Please start. We don't have any more time to lose.

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

Report: "The burden of the coronavirus pandemic is falling hardest on women."

Seventy-four percent of mothers say they feel mentally worse since the pandemic began, according to our recent COVID-19 survey.

Luckily there's a lot we can do to make it easier—like giving ourselves a break on self-imposed expectations, and allowing some room for grace.

Motherly is demanding change on behalf of America's moms.

"Gender equality is under attack," says Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau.

It's time to take motherhood seriously.

We asked what mamas need. You told us.

"Nice stroller," I nervously flirted. "Thanks," she replied, smiling sheepishly. "How old is your baby?"

Firing pregnant women isn’t just bad ethics—it’s bad economics.