Parental Leave

Navigating parental leave policies can feel like an unsolveable puzzle, but the benefits are real. Motherly is here for you with advice and essays from real mamas.

Parental Leave

It’s time for employers to stop penalizing parents who take paid family leave

News

U.S. Army makes huge policy changes to help new parents

Parental Leave

This mama perfectly sums up what everyone gets wrong about maternity leave

Pregnancy

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

Motherly Stories

5 lies I believed about maternity leave

Work & Motherhood

This study proves that paid parental leave benefits moms’ health—for decades

Parental Leave

Maternity leave planning—16 essential questions to ask your employer

Celebrity News

These celebrity dads are raising awareness about paternity leave as a right & we are here for it 👏

Parental Leave

We demand paid family and medical leave in America

Parental Leave

The U.S. is way behind in paid parental leave–but these 6 companies offer generous policies

Miscarriage & Loss

New Zealand approves paid leave for parents following a pregnancy loss 👏👏

Pregnancy

Meghan McCain is angry that not all women have paid maternity leave

Parental Leave

Colorado voters passed a paid family leave plan—because they could no longer wait for politicians to do it

Parental Leave

Joe Biden plans to bring 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all

Parental Leave

France wants to double their paid paternity leave—and make it mandatory

Parental Leave

This company has created ‘paid period leave’ for their employees

Parental Leave

What you need to know about taking maternity leave during a global pandemic

Parental Leave

Microsoft is giving an extra 12 weeks of paid leave to parents because of coronavirus

Parental Leave

9 tips for going back to work from maternity leave during COVID-19

Parental Leave

These are the paid leave policies gaining traction in Washington

Parental Leave

Parental leave alone won’t fix the income gender gap—but here’s what does

Parental Leave

Federal workers just got paid leave, but the rest of America needs it, too

Pregnancy

Paid parental leave was finally discussed in last night’s presidential debate

Parental Leave

Adoptive parents need parental leave, too—here’s why + how you can help

Parental Leave

Alexis Ohanian’s emotional experience shines a light on why all dads deserve paid leave

Parental Leave

How to make going back to work after maternity leave a smooth transition

Celebrity News

Amy Schumer is refreshingly honest about the bittersweet end of maternity leave

Parental Leave

This NFL player just took paternity leave (and he should not have to defend that choice)

Parental Leave

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

Parental Leave

Will paid parental leave get some air time during the third Democratic debate?

Parental Leave

When fathers in Spain were given more paternity leave, they wanted fewer children

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

30 completely honest tips every breastfeeding mama needs after maternity leave