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How it Feels to Go Back to Work After Maternity Leave

5 stages of adjustment you’ll experience as a new working mom.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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7 strategies to survive unpaid maternity leave

Don’t have paid maternity leave? Neither do most American women today. Here’s how to get through it.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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5 tricks to quietly find out your company’s maternity leave policies

Not ready to share your baby news? Here’s how to find out what you need to know.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
The Myth of the Maternity Leave for the Entrepreneur

The Myth of the Maternity Leave for the Entrepreneur

5 things small business owners should know about maternity leave.

Updated Jan. 24, 2022

Werk is on a mission—to provide flex jobs to mothers where care + career are equally valued

The next phase of the women’s movement is about embracing ambition and care simultaneously, and equally.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

How to Talk to Your Baby about Working

3 tips for starting the conversation about being a working mom.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

This CEO mama is working to create incredible job opportunities for new moms

Whether on maternity leave, looking to dip your toes in a project, or ready to dive into a new career move STAT.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

9 am on a Monday—Why the work of new moms can be so hard to measure

When my husband went to work, I felt jealous. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
Want to help NICU mothers? Support paid maternity leave.

Want to help NICU mothers? Support paid maternity leave.

We must find ways to support our mothers and fathers, particularly those with babies who need a little extra TLC.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Want to thrive at work? Take more ‘me time’

Working motherhood expert Allyson Downey talks overcoming guilt and what it really takes to thrive.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

San Francisco makes history with fully paid leave for new parents

It’s time for the American government, to recognize paid parental leave as an investment in our future. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

A sneak peek at Allyson Downey’s game-changing career guidebook for mamas

How to better manage your nights and weekends—an excerpt from Allyson Downey, founder of weeSpring’s new book.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Let’s talk about working mama guilt

How to avoid the temptation to compare yourself, on both the work and home front.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

5 questions to ask before going back to work

Even those who love their work and are excited for the return can feel conflicted about leaving their little ones.

Updated Jan. 04, 2022

3 Tips for a Stay at Home Mom

Smart advice on how to make a smooth transition into your newest job.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Surviving Your First Few Weeks Back from Maternity Leave

Expert answers to real questions about making the transition to working mom.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
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