Why New Dads Should Take Paternity Leave
You know when something’s simultaneously shocking and obvious? Brace yourself: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which entitles most new moms to 12 weeks off work within Baby’s first year,...
View ArticleSupreme Court Rules in Favor of Pregnancy Rights at Work
In a game-changing decision about how pregnant women are treated at work, the Supreme Court has ruled that pregnant workers are entitled to the same accommodations given to any worker restricted by a...
View Article4 Ways to Survive a Work Trip After Baby
Six months after giving birth to baby No. 2, publicity director Jennifer Verti of Los Angeles craved a full night’s sleep sans midnight feedings or meltdowns. But not enough to want to venture nearly...
View Article"No Pregnancy" Nonprofit Loses Lawsuit
File this under scary, politically incorrect work policies: A Houston-based nonprofit has a "no pregnancy in the workplace" practice, meaning it won't hire expectant women and will let go of an...
View ArticleWomen's Wage Gap Even Worse for Moms
We already know that women make less money than men nationwide in almost every industry—but a new study has found that moms actually make even less than dads.Women in the U.S. are typically paid only...
View ArticleHere's Why This CEO Hid Her Pregnancy
It's been three years since dating site Three Day Rule's CEO Talia Goldstein hid her pregnancy at work.CEO Talia Goldstein hid her pregnancy while seeking investors for her company, Three Day Rule....
View ArticleBill Puts Unmarried Pregnant Women At Risk
As if unwed pregnant women didn't have enough to deal with, a new Republican-backed bill is being proposed in Congress that would potentially put these mothers-to-be at risk of being fired from their...
View ArticleWorld Breastfeeding Week Hails Working Moms
The world's oldest eating trend is having a moment.The theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2015 is "Breastfeeding and Work: Let's Make It Work!", calling attention to the importance of supporting moms...
View ArticleParody Video Pays Tribute to Working Moms
If you are a working mom who needs a laugh today, a new viral video is bound to deliver.Every parent (working or otherwise) will relate to this funny-'cos-it's-true parody video of a working mom's...
View ArticleProfessor Fired for Being Unmarried & Pregnant
It seems that having a baby "out of wedlock" is still deemed unacceptable in the eyes of some archaic institutions. Despite the fact that a growing number of millennial women are choosing to become...
View ArticleThis Pregnant Meteorologist Won't be Shamed
There's no denying it—being pregnant is hard work. But as, Katie Fehlinger, a meteorologist in Philadelphia, says, it's also beautiful. Fehlinger is currently 9 months pregnant with twin girls and...
View ArticleTwitter Perk for Moms? Breast Milk Deliveries
For many breastfeeding moms, business trips end up being a huge hassle. First, you have to lug around a breast pump and all the accessories, then find a time and place in between meetings to pump. And...
View ArticleWhy Some Moms Are More Likely to Breastfeed
Women who live in wealthier neighborhoods are more likely to breastfeed their babies longer than women in low-income areas, according to a new Department of Health report.A new study says early...
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