maternity leave

News

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…

Motherly Stories

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?

Parental Leave

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.

Parental Leave

Should I stay home or go back to work post-maternity leave?

As a new mom, your values and priorities will shift.

Celebrity News

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.”

Work & Motherhood

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.

Women's Health

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.

Pregnancy

Questions about maternity leave? Bookmark these 10 articles now

A guide for the working mom-to-be.

Work & Motherhood

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.

Parental Leave

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.

News

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.

News

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 .

Parental 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.

Viral & Trending

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.

Viral & Trending

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…

Work & Motherhood

How to tell your boss you’re pregnant

We've mapped out a discussion guide for you to bring to that important conversation.

Motherly Stories

5 lies I believed about maternity leave

1. I believed that maternity leave would be a "break."

Pregnancy

“I was not ready”—This mom’s honest post about maternity leave is so relatable

"As a majority income source for our family, I was forced to suck it up, put on a smile, and get back to work."

Career & Money

7 ways companies can support new moms on maternity leave

Companies need to stop punishing new mothers for taking maternity leave.

Life

Dear mama, you should not be an afterthought after giving birth

This post is going viral for stating that the 6-week postpartum checkup isn't enough. Here's what we should be doing.