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Sometimes motherhood can feel really lonely

The world is still out there, waiting for you to return to it.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
mom laying on the bed because she's experiencing mom burnout

‘Self-care’ is not enough to fix how much moms are burnt out

Society is asking you to nurture in an environment that does not nurture you back.

Updated Apr. 27, 2023

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.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

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."

Updated May. 03, 2023
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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.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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Moms are living in an extraordinary era of burnout

93% of moms say they're burned out. Let that sink in.

Updated Oct. 25, 2022

Dear mama, you were never meant to do it all

Mothers everywhere are suffering from caregiver burnout. It's time to stop.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

This mom didn’t know how bad she was sleeping until she saw herself in our viral video

With 25 million views on Facebook, our video of a tired mama breastfeeding her toddler throughout the night is striking a chord.

Updated May. 03, 2023

There’s a new push to help mothers get involved in politics

Too often, the cost of childcare prices women out of campaigning for election.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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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.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

10 meaningful ways you can support mothers every day

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

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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17 important habits to help you avoid mom burnout

I know you’re grateful for your family every day. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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My wish? For moms to support each other—differences and all

Here's the thing: Every mom I've encountered is simply trying to do the best she can for her children.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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Actually, motherhood is political

I can't tell you what to care about, but I will beg you to care.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
parents and baby behind balloons that read "baby #2"

I’m pregnant with baby #2, working a job and a side hustle, and I still feel like I’m not doing enough

I feel guilty when the physical and mental exhaustion makes me beg for a moment to lay down.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

These 10 groups want to help more moms get elected to office

We know that mothers are leaders. It's time we saw more political leaders who are mothers.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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The mental load of motherhood: 6 new ways to share parenting duties with your partner

Create a life where you are working with your partner instead of feeling the weight of doing everything.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

These $800 billion bouquets expose the real value of unpaid labor provided by moms

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

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Motherly’s 2021 State of Motherhood Survey Results

It's time to change the way we talk about motherhood.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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