They say it takes a village–and boy, does it ever. But today’s needs are drastically different than the generations before us. With quick moving pieces and constantly changing schedules, moms today need more than a village–they need a complete support network right at their fingertips. Which is why we built The HUB. The support you need, when you need it. Need something you don’t see? Let us know!
Meet Your Village
Our partners, your support team.
Work
Lead & Parent
Whether returning to paid work after a career pause or managing work-life integration as a leader and a parent, Parent’s Pivot provides 1:1 and group coaching to support you through these key transitions.
Get career guidance at your own pace:
Confidence is the key to unlocking your career growth. This guided course will help you to move past what may be holding you back.
Mother
Nest Collaborative
Breastfeeding and pumping can be challenging. We’re here to help. Get expert guidance from Nest Collaborative’s extensive network of skilled IBCLCs, available 7 days a week via telehealth with no out-of-pocket costs through insurance.
Wellbeing
Mental Health & Family Therapy
For our working mothers in Texas, psychologist & perinatal mental health specialist Dr. Hentschel works with women who may feel overwhelmed, particularly in the challenging times of transition. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other impactful evidence-based approaches, she empowers women with the skills to work through their ever-changing seasons of life, maintaining relationships, career, and self for a more balanced and fulfilled mindset.
The Balance Blog
Support and resources to make life a little easier and help keep the balance between work and motherhood.
W&M on Small Biz Insider Podcast
Work & Mother’s Founder and CEO, Abbey Donnell, was interviewed on the Greater Houston Partnership’s Small Biz Insider Podcast. Continue reading
How To Approach Your Boss About Breastfeeding Support Needs In The Workplace
Sixty percent of mothers do not breastfeed for as long as they intend to, and unsupportive work policies and lack of parental leave are one of the main reasons why. Continue reading
Every Working Mom’s Guide To Back To School
Back to school season looks a little different this year, and working moms around the country are struggling with this new season while trying to balance motherhood and a successful career. Continue reading
The False Narrative of Stock Photography
Photos of black women breastfeeding are hard to find. As a business focused on breastfeeding, we have done many stock photography image searches on the topic. Continue reading
Work & Mother Founder Featured on The Tot
We were honored to be featured in an article for The Tot, an online parenting resource for trusted advice as well as safe, non-toxic products. Continue reading
Pump-Friendly Work Clothes
You’re getting ready to come back from maternity leave and most of your pre-pregnancy clothes…well, let’s just say they don’t fit the way they used to just yet…and now you have to factor in pumping at work. Continue reading
Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month
I am a certified Lactation Consultant and I sought out a Lactation Consultant when I hit some rough spots while breastfeeding my son. Does that surprise you? Continue reading
What You Don’t Know (And Should) About Black Breastfeeding
In the days after the murder of George Floyd, I pledged to listen and learn. I started with a topic that I was already immersed in and was near and dear to me: breastfeeding. It didn’t take long to realize just how much I still have to learn. Continue reading