Returning to Work After Giving Birth is a Mother
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10/17/23 • 66 min
Discrimination in the workplace after giving birth is a mother, especially when your job isn’t guaranteed and to no one’s surprise, mothers, especially new mothers, are undervalued and often taken advantage of in the workplace.
In episode 3 of ___ Is a Mother, we’re sharing our experiences returning to work after giving birth and the challenges we had to face as the strong-willed, career-driven women we naturally are. Our hope is that the more we open this conversation and encourage others to share their stories, we can work towards better treatment not just for mothers, but for women, People of Color, and other minority groups.
Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- Our (unfavorable) experiences returning to work after the birth of our children.
- The unfair undervalue placed on women, moms, and minorities in the workplace.
- The importance of opening up, sharing your story, and speaking up when you or someone you know is not being treated equitably in the workplace.
- Embracing the discomfort that comes with change when you take control of your path forward.
Regardless of your experience returning to work, be it positive or negative, you must remember that you are so much more than your job, and your life is so much more meaningful than what you do to pay your bills.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell us your key takeaways! If there are topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode, please let us know. Thanks for being part of our inner circle, we’re thrilled to have you part of this community. Go call your best friend!
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The Startup Parent Podcast Episode 23: Overthrowing the Patriarchy with Sarah Lacy of Chairman Mom
Our Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug by Sarah Lacy
Your Black Employees Are Exhausted [Article]
Discrimination in the workplace after giving birth is a mother, especially when your job isn’t guaranteed and to no one’s surprise, mothers, especially new mothers, are undervalued and often taken advantage of in the workplace.
In episode 3 of ___ Is a Mother, we’re sharing our experiences returning to work after giving birth and the challenges we had to face as the strong-willed, career-driven women we naturally are. Our hope is that the more we open this conversation and encourage others to share their stories, we can work towards better treatment not just for mothers, but for women, People of Color, and other minority groups.
Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- Our (unfavorable) experiences returning to work after the birth of our children.
- The unfair undervalue placed on women, moms, and minorities in the workplace.
- The importance of opening up, sharing your story, and speaking up when you or someone you know is not being treated equitably in the workplace.
- Embracing the discomfort that comes with change when you take control of your path forward.
Regardless of your experience returning to work, be it positive or negative, you must remember that you are so much more than your job, and your life is so much more meaningful than what you do to pay your bills.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell us your key takeaways! If there are topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode, please let us know. Thanks for being part of our inner circle, we’re thrilled to have you part of this community. Go call your best friend!
CONNECT WITH US:
@_IsAMotherpodcast on Instagram
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The Startup Parent Podcast Episode 23: Overthrowing the Patriarchy with Sarah Lacy of Chairman Mom
Our Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug by Sarah Lacy
Your Black Employees Are Exhausted [Article]
Previous Episode
4th Trimester is a Mother
There is no question that becoming a first-time parent or adding a child to your family can be a difficult adjustment. The 4th trimester is a mother and the only way you’re going to get through it is with support.
In episode 2 of ___ Is a Mother, we’re sharing the unique adjustments that come with becoming a new parent and reminding you to be patient with yourself. When a child is born, so is a mother. Also do your best to make time for yourself and your partner as a couple, even when it feels out of reach. Give yourself grace and remember it is OK to both ask for and receive help.
Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- Finding the balance between letting people in and accepting their support while maintaining boundaries as new parents.
- Building a support group of trusted family and friends to help you navigate the adjustments to parenthood.
- Some books, blogs, journals, and resources we found helpful during our pregnancies and into our 4th trimester.
- Giving yourself grace and debunking society’s expectations of how you should ‘bounce back’ after pregnancy.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell us your key takeaways! If there are topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode, please let us know. Thanks for being part of our inner circle, we’re thrilled to have you part of this community. Go call your best friend!
CONNECT WITH US:
@_IsAMotherpodcast on Instagram
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool
What to Expect When You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff
Grateful For You: A gratitude journal for parents to preserve memories and special moments / korieherold.com, also @korieherold on IG
Motherkind Podcast - Postpartum Doctor: why a hustle mindset will break you in motherhood and what to do instead
Next Episode
Kegels is a Mother with Dr. Christine Pieton, Pelvic Floor Therapist
Healthcare for pregnant and postpartum mothers is so baby-centered that the mother often gets forgotten. One of the most important, yet least talked about, healthcare needs for mothers specifically is strengthening the pelvic floor. And frankly, every human has a pelvic floor, so why are we not talking about it more often!?
Dr. Chris is generously offering the promo code "firstfree" to our listeners to receive complimentary access to her Roadmap to returning to exercise postpartum: CLEARED to CONFIDENT online course for 30 days.
In episode 4 of ___ is a Mother, we’re joined by Dr. Christine Pieton (known as “Dr. Chris”) to discuss the lack of education and resources mothers (and anyone, for that matter) receive around pelvic floor health and why it is so important to seek out a pelvic floor therapist. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- The structure of your pelvic floor and how a team of muscles work together to support some of the body’s most important functions. Did someone say sex?
- The truth behind kegels and why they aren’t the answer to all of our problems, at least not alone.
- Walking you through what an internal pelvic floor exam entails.
- Why low back, hip, and pelvic pain are so prevalent beyond pregnancy and into motherhood.
- What happens to your pelvic floor during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
- Navigating the hormonal challenges women face as we age, and its interface with pelvic floor health.
It is never too late to focus on your pelvic floor health because it is never too late to get stronger.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell us your key takeaways! If there are topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode, please let us know. Thanks for being part of our inner circle, we’re thrilled to have you part of this community. Go call your best friend!
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Pelvic Guru- a directory by zip code for finding a pelvic floor PT
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