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Working Moms and Socioeconomic Disparity

Liberated:  To set free, as from oppression, confinement, or foreign control. A few years ago, I learned about an alarming phenomenon from colleagues in the ‘biz’ of training daycare workers.  They had a term:  Monday Morning Diaper Rash.  This was due to …

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PPD and the Working Mom

Hi. I'm Brandy and I have suffered from postpartum depression/anxiety...twice. I had no idea how to start this post so lets just shine light on the elephant in

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Unpaid Maternity Leave and Human Rights

Last week, Huffington Post published an article concerning the United States policy on maternity leave alongside a video from one of their live chats with working moms, with that

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What My Maternity Leave Taught Me

While I've been back at work, at least part time, since the beginning of September, it's hard to believe that my maternity leave is officially over and I'm

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Maternity Leave is the Hardest Job I’ve Ever Had

Howdy from the from front lines of maternity leave. In case you missed it, this little guy showed up 8 weeks ago.  Say hi to Oliver (or Oviler

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New Baby, New Routine

::dusts of laptop:: Hey guys! Remember me? It's ok if you've forgotten. I haven't been around much the month or so, but for good reason. Friends, meet Reese. Born 7.19.2012

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Dear New Working Moms: It Gets Easier

I had an impromptu conversation over Facebook with a friend from high school who is currently expecting her first child. As I lamented that I would be returning

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“They are only little once…”

As I was texting with my best friend this morning regarding how she is handling her upcoming  transition back to work after the birth of her first child,

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Figuring Out Maternity Leave

Nursery done? Check. Newborn diapers purchased? Check. Hospital bag packed? Check. Car seat installed? Double Check. Maternity leave plan signed off on by supervisor? Check. Work delgated/maternity leave workload squared away? Hmmm...good question... If

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There is No Plan B.

I just have to say it…I love it when a plan comes together. And in this case, I’m talking about my maternity leave plan. Let’s review: My employers are

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What to do About Maternity Leave

Welp folks, 6 weeks to go. Yeah. It snuck up on me. I have to say, the second kid is a little easier to plan for in many

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Working Mom Meals {Freezer Meals Edition}

In less than 8 weeks or so I'll be on maternity leave. {Which I think warrants a whole post for itself!} Only eight weeks? Cue the head explosion! I'm not

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So…What’s My Due Date?

As I sat in the conference room at nearly 22 weeks pregnant, wrapping up a nearly four hour meeting all about a complete rebranding from top to bottom, new

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You’ll Never Hear “Yes” If You Don’t Ask

There aren’t too many females in my company so I get frequent visits from other women seeking guidance, advice or just a listening ear as they struggle through

Preparing To Be A Working Mom {Maternity Leave Edition}

By Ann Guest Blogger From My Life As Prose In our family, I’m the bread-winner. My husband is a grad student, and so even if I wanted to stay

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