Here's the plan.

"We’re not going to see these unreported stories covered in the mainstream news media. This isn’t going to become a conversation unless we make it one. And making it a conversation is the only way we’ll effect change: bringing these experiences out of the shadows—and away from the shame—is the best way to encourage other women to speak up. Bringing these stories out of the shadows will illuminate for employers and managers just how impactful their discrimination is. Bringing these stories out of the shadows will move us from feeling failure, to feeling supported. Start now. Share your stories." >>>MORE

For a financially focused take on parental leave, I reached out to Allyson Downey, the CEO and founder of weeSpring (which is like Yelp for baby products) and author of Here’s the Plan: Your Practical, Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenthood . Partway through her first pregnancy, while she was working (very successfully) at a male-dominated Wall Street firm, Allyson had a scare and was subsequently ordered by her doctor to go on bed rest, immediately. >>>MORE

There are a lot of feelings that go along with being pregnant, and when you start mixing those with your professional life, things can get hairy.  This book helps you sort things out and make a plan that you’ll be able to stick with, even after baby’s arrival. >>>MORE

Ally and MM.LaFleur spoke about the maternity leave trap, judge-y moms, and how to split up “thinking work” between parents. >>>MORE

Ever wonder what to expect from your boss when you’re expecting? Navigating parental leave can be tricky. It can also be a career opportunity. >>>MORE

The "Taking the Lead" series is covering motherhood, entrepreneurship and work/life balance. >>>MORE

Even when both parents work, moms end up doing more of the household chores. Here's how to make home life more equitable. >>>MORE

"Allyson firmly believes that having a baby doesn’t mean putting your career on hold, but it does take some planning to keep your professional life on track.  Learn how pregnancy can impact your performance, the facts about parental leave, managing family life discrimination, dividing childcare responsibilities, and how to be smart as a new mother." >>>MORE

Going back to work doesn't have to be as hard as they make it out to be. >>>MORE

Making your needs clear to your boss is the best way to ease your transition into motherhood. >>>MORE

Despite recent strides in parental leave policies, new moms continue to face workplace discrimination, both during their maternity leave and as they transition back to the office. In this episode, Lori speaks with Allyson Downey, whose new book Here’s the Plan: Your Practical Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenthood acts as a blueprint for women looking to succeed in the workplace while raising kids. >>>MORE

A baby doesn't have to derail your career as long as you use these skills to keep your career engaged. >>>MORE

It's important to nurture your career and while your expecting your baby, take this as the folic acid for your career. >>>MORE

How does your workplace measure up compared to these companies across America? >>>MORE

"When it comes to picking a candidate for a leadership role, do not be afraid to pick someone who goes against the grain." >>>MORE

How to tell if "having it all" is possible in the first interview with these work-life-balance tips. >>>MORE

Maternity leave can often be thought of as a time of relaxation and unwinding. Get the real inside view of what it's like from moms who've been there and how they felt when they returned to work. >>>MORE

These women created successful technology businesses from scratch, all while managing the demands of children and family. Soak up some time-management and work/life balance tips from their hard-earned experience. >>>MORE

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Allyson Downey felt sidelined at her Wall Street job when she became pregnant. Now a CEO, Downey spoke with Monster about her new book, which aims to help new mothers overcome workplace challenges. >>> MORE

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Finding the perfect job and the perfect company can be challenging—to say the least. But when you take the time to find a position that checks off all your boxes, it’ll be well worth all the effort it took to get there. >>>MORE

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