maternity leave
Why Every Mom Deserves Maternity Leave
Lenny's editor in chief reflects on the privilege so many moms go without.
‘I’m still mama’: 5 encouraging mantras for working moms returning from maternity leave
Going back to work after maternity leave is a challenge on many levels—but you’ve got this, mama.
How it Feels to Go Back to Work After Maternity Leave
5 stages of adjustment you’ll experience as a new working mom.
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.
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.
The Myth of the Maternity Leave for the Entrepreneur
5 things small business owners should know about maternity leave.
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.
How to Talk to Your Baby about Working
3 tips for starting the conversation about being a working mom.
8 ways to have a peaceful return to work from maternity leave
Be kind to yourself.
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.
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.
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.
Want to thrive at work? Take more ‘me time’
Working motherhood expert Allyson Downey talks overcoming guilt and what it really takes to thrive.
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.
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.
Let’s talk about working mama guilt
How to avoid the temptation to compare yourself, on both the work and home front.
10 thoughts mamas have when returning from maternity leave
1. ‘None of my clothes fit’
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.