Category: Relationships
The business case for flexible return-to-work policies after maternity leave
Returning to work after having a baby can feel like navigating unfamiliar terrain with a new identity and responsibilities. For many new mothers, the transition back to professional life involves complex emotions and practical challenges that standard workplace policies often fail to address.
Why investing in maternal wellness at work boosts retention and productivity
In today’s competitive business landscape, companies are constantly searching for ways to attract and retain top talent. Yet a critical opportunity is being missed by many organizations: supporting women through one of life’s most significant transitions—motherhood.
Navigating pregnancy accommodations in the workplace: Essential 2025 rules
Pregnancy shouldn’t mean putting your career on pause. Yet for many women, the physical demands of pregnancy can create workplace challenges that impact their ability to perform job duties. With recent legislative changes, both employers and employees need to understand the evolving landscape of pregnancy accommodations.
Partner burnout after birth: Why it happens & how to prevent it
The arrival of a new baby brings immense joy, but it also introduces unprecedented challenges for both parents. While much attention is rightfully given to the birthing parent’s physical recovery and emotional well-being, partners often experience their own form of exhaustion and stress that can develop into burnout.
Postpartum resilience: building mental strength in the first three months
The first three months after giving birth can feel like navigating uncharted waters. Your body is healing, hormones are fluctuating wildly, and you’re adjusting to life with a newborn who depends on you entirely—all while functioning on fragments of sleep. It’s no wonder that approximately [1 in 7 to 1 in 8 mothers](https://home.beginning.com/blog/post-pregnancy/postpartum-movement-mood-support/) in the United States experience postpartum depression, with anxiety affecting an even higher percentage at around 18%.
Why supporting pregnant and postpartum employees is a business advantage
In today’s competitive business landscape, progressive companies are discovering a powerful talent retention strategy: supporting employees through pregnancy and the postpartum period. With nearly 70% of women continuing to work while pregnant according to [Beginning.com research](https://home.beginning.com/blog/pregnancy/pregnancy-workplace-support-flexible-work-during-pregnancy-maternal-wellness-at-work/), and 1 in 4 women exiting the workforce during their first year of motherhood as reported in [workplace return studies](https://home.beginning.com/blog/post-pregnancy/postpartum-workplace-policies-return-to-work-after-birth-supporting-new-mothers-at-work/), how organizations respond to maternal employees’ needs directly impacts their bottom line and organizational health.
Postpartum self-care: Small daily rituals that make a big difference
The early days of motherhood can feel like navigating uncharted waters while sleep-deprived and emotionally raw. With postpartum depression affecting [1 in 8 women](https://www.postpartumdepression.org/resources/statistics/) in the US—that’s over 460,000 new mothers annually—self-care isn’t just a luxury; it’s essential for healing and wellbeing.
The Fourth Trimester and Mental Health: Building Your Postpartum Toolkit
The first weeks and months after giving birth can feel like navigating uncharted waters. While everyone focuses on your newborn, you’re experiencing profound physical and emotional changes that often go unacknowledged. This period, often called the “fourth trimester,” deserves as much attention as pregnancy itself—especially when it comes to your mental health.
The role of partners in postpartum recovery: From support to shared care
The moment a baby arrives, life transforms for everyone in the household. While much attention naturally focuses on the new mother and baby, partners play a crucial role that can dramatically impact the postpartum experience. Research shows that supportive partners contribute significantly to a smoother recovery, better mental health outcomes, and a more balanced transition to parenthood.
Postpartum boundaries: How to protect your energy as a new mom
Becoming a mother is transformative, beautiful, and—let’s be honest—completely exhausting. While everyone focuses on the baby’s needs, your physical recovery and emotional wellbeing often take a backseat. Research indicates it takes roughly a full year for your body to reach a new equilibrium after pregnancy and childbirth, yet 40% of U.S. mothers return to work within just 6 weeks postpartum.