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I felt compelled to raise awareness about this emerging health issue, particularly amongst parents and parents-to-be.

#4—You won’t need childcare. False! You will. You definitely will.

“When I am at work, I work hard—and when I am at home I ‘mom’ hard.”

In the U.S., just 1/10 of the most powerful leaders are women with children. Yet 8/10 top jobs are held by fathers.

One of the best ways help work through the emotions of working motherhood is to assemble your “Thrive Tribe.”

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

“The question boils down to this: Which option will help me be the best mama I can be for my baby?”

Motherly means strength. There is something about becoming a mother that brings out strength you never knew you had…because you’re gonna need it.

Step 1: Identify the times you felt “in the zone” at work.

9. Changing table. They take up valuable funds (and space). Opt for an on-the-go changing mat for more flexibility.

2. Build the business case for yourself.

This work arrangement is not perfect, but it’s been the greatest opportunity I’ve ever had.

“Becoming a mom has really inspired everything we’re doing going forward.”

#1—Flexibility is everything.

“I’ve honed a relentless focus on results and a healthy distaste for inefficiency.” ?

“You certainly don’t need to apologize for birthing and raising a little human.”

1. Ask other people to tell you what they think you’re good at.

Don’t try to be someone else’s brand.

How I learned to stop stressing and hire a babysitter.