The first trimester of pregnancy can be marked by several unpleasant physical changes: nausea, vomiting, and fatigue to name a few. Sure, some women experience little to no symptoms during this time, but many others struggle. Navigating the first trimester at work can be a challenge. When you feel perpetually ill and exhausted, it can […]
Three years ago, when I was a brand-new working parent, I returned to work from maternity leave reinvigorated, reenergized, and ready to take on the world. Empowered by the strengths I gained during maternity leave, I knew I wanted to spend my time doing work that made a difference. However, it was also a time […]
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Being a working mom is hard. Being a brand-new working mom is even harder. No matter how much a woman loves her career, her job, and her baby, navigating the working world as a mom can be difficult, especially early on. From the sheer logistics she’ll tackle to the complicated emotions she’ll experience, a new […]
Navigating your pregnancy at work can be hard. When it comes to understanding your employer’s policies and your legal rights, even experienced working moms can feel a little lost. Although we’ve made strides toward normalizing pregnancy in the workplace, unlawful discrimination against pregnant workers is still rampant. While you should always consult with legal counsel […]
When you’re a pregnant working mom, you have a lot on your plate. In addition to navigating your pregnancy and balancing your usual work obligations, you have a whole new set of rules to learn regarding pregnancy in the workplace and maternity leave laws. Like most laws, the pregnancy and maternity leave laws are complex […]
You probably never thought you’d be sitting ta-tas out just a wall away from your boss, but here you are, diligently subjecting yourself to the tiny torture-device better known as a breast pump in the name of feeding your child that sweet, sought-after breast milk. The things we do for our kids, amirite? Whether your […]
I’m here to work the grow-up part of my brain for a few hours, so help me out here.
Conway doesn’t think a job in the White House is right for any mom. Dads can work there though.
I haven’t even started my full-time job yet, and I’m already facing challenges that I never anticipated.
Being able to work from home is the Holy Grail of working momdom—but the dream doesn’t always mesh with the reality.
Sure, work life has its headaches and there’s plenty of guilt involved. But there are also perks, like a 9-to-5 without public tantrums.
