Moms First

Moms are facing unprecedented challenges—and it’s not our fault. America is in the midst of a crisis in maternal health and child care, and it’s women who bear the brunt of these issues. “We are the wealthiest nation that puts the least amount of money into child care,” says Reshma Saujani, founder of Moms First. From the motherhood penalty to the rising maternal mortality rate that Every Mother Counts and Christy Turlington are working to change, women face these issues daily–yet the burden is placed on them to fix it. We don’t just have a gender pay gap; we have a motherly pay gap. It’s time to demand real solutions. A shout out to Fortune MPW for bringing Moms First and Every Mother Counts together to break down the state of motherhood in America. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gA6a2vt5

“This election is also about the obsession with motherhood. Six out of ten women who get an abortion are moms.” - Reshma Saujani, Founder of Moms First at Fortune WHY? 〜 We don't have paid leave. 〜 We don't have childcare. 〜 We have a huge risk for maternal health. Want to learn how you can get involved and support policies that make a real difference? Join our Moms First community at https://lnkd.in/ebd44y88 #FortuneMPW #MomsFirst #PaidLeave #MaternalHealth

Today is a big day for our founder & CEO Reshma Saujani. Reshma has spent her entire career focused on empowering women and girls, and changing the systems that hold us back. When it comes to moms, that work doesn’t stop when our kids get older, or when we get older. Today, her new podcast, My So-Called Midlife, premieres with Lemonada Media - the show aims to expose the con that women have been sold about midlife. Women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s have accomplished so much, yet we’re still figuring out what the rest of our lives look like. At the same time, we’ve been told that midlife should suck, and we’ve accepted it. On her podcast, Reshma will ask why—and talk about how we can push back. The first two episodes of My So-Called Midlife dropped today, featuring two powerhouse guests that we know and love: Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Emily Oster We hope you'll give it a listen. Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/efHdyiyp

This just in: Hiring moms gives companies a competitive edge! 💪 In partnership with The Mom Project, we surveyed over 200 employers and 4,000+ moms and caregivers to uncover key insights on moms' performance, ROI, and workplace challenges.⁠ ⁠ Swipe through for some of the stats and download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dnnHY9zb

Moms: we have a great opportunity to share your story! So many moms out there are part of the sandwich generation — you're caring for your kids and your parents at the same time, playing two caregiving roles and juggling the financial expense that come with it! We are working with a reporter who is hoping to speak with moms who are struggling to afford the high cost of in-home care for aging parents. If this sounds like you and you'd like to share your story with a reporter, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you. Thank you in advance. 💚

How did child care become *the* kitchen table issue for parents this election season? Short answer: moms. It’s never been more clear that moms (and all parents) are not okay. So Moms First spent the past 6 months mobilizing our country’s 85 millions moms to make sure child care could not be ignored. We are so proud of this tireless community for sharing their stories and using their voice. And a big shout out to our moms who shared their stories with USA TODAY's Jessica Guynn for this terrific look back at how child care became the top issue for parents in the 2024 election! https://lnkd.in/ew7-chQ5

Moms are not OK.⁠ ⁠ We are asked to hold *everything* together while earning less at work, getting little help from society, and being made to feel guilty about all of it. It's no wonder we're feeling stressed!⁠ ⁠ We want to take a beat to check-in: What mental load is weighing on you?⁠ ⁠ Take a quick survey to share what’s stressing you out: https://lnkd.in/gD6jSz9n Get it off your chest and let’s work together to help lighten the load!

By now, you've probably seen the U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents.⁠ ⁠ Spoiler alert: The parents are not okay.⁠ ⁠ The first step in solving this crisis—that is so ingrained in our society—is to acknowledge it.⁠ ⁠ So today, on #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're taking a moment to say to all the parents out there: we see you.⁠ ⁠ You are not alone. We are ready to roll up our sleeves and fight for the structural changes parents need to break this cycle of stress and burnout.⁠ ⁠ Spread the word by sharing this post—together, we can do more to support parents and caregivers!

Your new favorite podcast is almost here! 👏 With guests from Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, to Emily Oster and Cheryl Strayed, Reshma Saujani's going to help us all figure out how we stop trying to just get through this time of life… and actually start living it. Listen to the trailer of My So-Called Midlife here: https://lnkd.in/gjtbEdFs

In the 37 states without paid leave, families are losing $34 billion in wages annually, and women are hit hardest, losing nearly $19 billion each year. Whether it's bonding with a new child, caring for a sick loved one, or recovering from illness, millions of workers are forced to choose between their paycheck and their family’s well-being. Moms, families, and caregivers deserve better. Women aren't the only ones — swipe to see what men are losing each year in the 37 states without paid leave. 👉