maternity leave
5 financial truths every mom should know before maternity leave
Maternity leave math is confusing, even when you have benefits. Here's facts that matter most and simple steps to take so your paycheck, premiums, and plans stay on track.
Ballet moms are done hiding their postpartum bodies—and they’re changing the rules of the stage
“We’re told we should do it ‘for the love of the art form,’ but we still have bills to pay and families to raise.”
This mom’s postpartum experience in China will leave U.S. moms in awe
Wang shares her postpartum experience in China, where she’s able to rest and recover without financial stress.
Women’s pro tennis players now eligible for paid maternity leave—a historic win for women in sports
Finally, a policy that acknowledges that parenting is an endurance sport in itself.
‘Nobody fights harder than a mom’: Congresswoman brings newborn to D.C. to cast key vote
When Republican leadership denied Rep. Brittany Pettersen the ability to vote by…
Sweden now pays grandparents to take parental leave. America, it’s time to catch up.
Imagine this: Your parents or even your best friend can officially take…
I had my baby abroad, and this is what the U.S. is getting wrong
What if the U.S understood that the well-being of new parents is intrinsically tied to the well-being of our future generations?
Almost 50% of parents heading back to work after parental leave found it harder than expected, survey finds
The founder of Parentaly shares tips for a smoother return to office.
Should I stay home or go back to work post-maternity leave?
As a new mom, your values and priorities will shift.
How new mom Naomi Osaka is serving up change
The four-time Grand Slam champ is teaming up with Bobbie to fight for paid parental leave: “Being a mom inherently makes you an activist.”
From postpartum pajamas to corporate pants: A guide to sanity
I have found a balance that works for me and may work for you too.
Paid family leave has big health benefits for mothers and babies, study shows
From reducing postpartum depression to improving breastfeeding duration, new research confirms just how vital paid leave is for families.
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A guide for the working mom-to-be.
This is exactly how to negotiate flexibility after maternity leave
The best way to think about this conundrum is to view it as a business negotiation.
It’s time for employers to stop penalizing parents who take paid family leave
Paid family leave has made me a better leader, teammate, and more passionate human.
Companies are cutting parental leave—why doesn’t the U.S. value families?
We are raising the next generation of humans. Let’s start treating that responsibility with the respect and support that it deserves.
New study shows just how financially devastating unpaid maternity leave is for US families
A survey of 1,001 employed women found that 74% wouldn’t have any cash savings left after eight weeks of unpaid maternity leave .
This mama perfectly sums up what everyone gets wrong about maternity leave
Anna Whitehouse, the founder of Mama Pukka, shared a mother's insight on maternity leave in a now-viral LinkedIn post.
Mom’s post on getting hired while pregnant goes viral on LinkedIn
This viral post touches on anxieties so many women have about pregnancy and the job market.
NICU mom’s viral TikTok shows the brutal reality of maternity leave in the U.S.
In the U.S., many parents return to work after giving birth before…