Tag: working mothers
-
A Message from Senator Thompson: The U.S. Needs a National Paid Family Leave Program
Get Pregnant Fast When I welcomed my first child into the world, I quickly realized how essential it was to have time to recover and bond with my baby. Unfortunately, many working mothers in America don’t have that luxury. Instead of enjoying those precious early moments, they face a tough dilemma: take unpaid time off…
-
9 Frustrations of Working Moms That Can Drive You Up the Wall
Get Pregnant Fast As a working mother, I’ve experienced the challenges of balancing a career and family life firsthand. Juggling the demands of work with the unpredictability of parenting can feel like navigating an obstacle course. Here are nine things that can truly test the patience of working moms everywhere. Unexpected Morning Mishaps Imagine it’s…
-
14 Noteworthy Insights I Had While Watching ‘Baby Boom’ in 2015
Get Pregnant Fast In a moment of mild embarrassment, I recently confessed to friends that I had never seen the 1987 classic, Baby Boom. How could I have overlooked Diane Keaton portraying a high-powered New York City consultant who unexpectedly inherits a toddler instead of a fortune? My friends were shocked and questioned my cinematic…
-
Chelsea Targeted for Missing Daughter’s Preschool Debut: A Reflection on Gender Bias
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, navigating motherhood and career shouldn’t feel like an uphill battle, yet the consistent sexist narratives remain frustratingly prevalent. Recently, an article scrutinized Melissa Carter, a working mother, for missing her daughter’s first day of preschool. The piece even questioned why her mother, a leading political figure, wasn’t at home…
-
An Open Letter to Our Future President: The Plight of Working Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Future President, Tomorrow, I will face a heart-wrenching decision as I prepare to leave my newborn once again. It’s a pain I’ve endured three times before, and I had hoped this time would be different. Despite being told to “toughen up” and reminded to be grateful for my job as a…
-
The Reality of Maternity Leave in the U.S.: It’s a Myth
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leaves much to be desired, particularly for working mothers. I consider myself fortunate, as I reside in a state that offers an additional six weeks of maternity leave, granting me a total of 12 weeks to bond with my little one—though it’s…
-
Mom’s Breast Milk Bag “Suit” Highlights the Struggles of Working Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold statement about the treatment of mothers in the workplace, artist and mother Mia Reynolds made waves by donning a suit crafted from breast milk bags. Her project, aptly titled “Working Mother Suit,” underscores the harsh realities faced by mothers trying to balance work and motherhood. The visual impact of…
-
Guess What? Working Moms Are Full-Time Moms, Too
Get Pregnant Fast When we envision working mothers, it’s easy to picture them in tailored suits, rushing off to their high-powered careers, seemingly escaping the chaos of family life. However, the reality is far more challenging. That’s precisely the message a passionate Australian mom, Laura, aimed to convey in a recent viral social media post,…
-
Response to Emma Cartwright’s Experience: The Backlash Against Successful Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Emma Cartwright welcomed her identical twin daughters yesterday, expanding her family to three children with her partner, David Jacobs. Alongside their new arrivals, the twins join their older brother, Oliver, who is three. However, Emma’s announcement was met with disdain online, as critics labeled her an irresponsible mother for planning to return…
-
The Reality of Maternity Leave in the U.S.
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s keep it real—the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is far from ideal, particularly for working mothers. I’m one of the fortunate few who reside in a state that provides an additional six weeks of maternity leave, allowing me to enjoy a total of 12 weeks of paid time off with…