Helping Working Moms + their organizations confidently plan for Maternity Leave + beyond.

How We Support Working Moms

Coaching For
Expecting Moms

We offer Coaching for Expecting Working Moms to help them plan for + embrace their transition into motherhood while balancing the demands of their career.

Partnering With
Employers

Partnering with organizations, we provide Coaching for Expecting Working Moms and their Managers to help companies attract, retain and advance their working moms.

We help working moms learn how to set themselves up for success before, during and after Maternity Leave.

I am a Maternity Leave Coach, proud entrepreneur, CEO of my household and mom of three boys.

I have dreamed of creating something to support working moms ever since becoming one myself.

For over a decade, I served as a marketing consultant, project manager and training developer in the consulting, legal, retail and non-profit industries. Leveraging that, my personal experience, and my certification as a RETAIN Certified Parental Leave Coach, I help expecting women confidently plan for Maternity Leave and their journeys as working mothers.

Hey yโ€™all, Iโ€™m Claire Holmes.

What Our Clients Are Sayingโ€ฆ

  • โ€œPlanning for my Maternity Leave, I had a lot of help this time around from Claire Holmes with Mama Collaborative. A couple of months ago I had no idea what my Maternity Leave would look like or if I could even have one, but through working with Claire as my Coach, we came up with a plan and I'm so excited about it! I'm now going to be able to have 4 months off while also keeping my business running while I'm out.โ€

    Candice Elliott
    Fractional CHRO, Fortress and Flourish

  • โ€œAs the owner of my own business, I was anxious as to how I would be able to disconnect from work confidently (and completely) ahead of maternity leave with my first child. Thankfully, I worked one-on-one with Claire at Mama Collaborative to develop a comprehensive Maternity Leave Plan. She was an invaluable resource and thought partner โ€“ I honestly could not have done it without her. Thanks to her, my team and I have a great guide to reference as I step back from work and she helped me mentally prepare to take this time away to be with my growing family."

    Christina G. McAllen
    Founder & Designer, Christina Greene

  • โ€œAfter the fog of the newborn phase, the thought of going back to work was daunting and my mind ran wild with a range of questions. Mama Collaborative feels like the best friend you text at all hours of the day (and night) for sound advice and much-needed encouragement. This is what every Mom needs!โ€

    Martha Lauren T.
    Law Firm Business Development Manager

Expecting Working Moms:

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Free Resources for Working Moms

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Checklist

Childcare Decision Guide: Nannies vs. Daycare

New Working Mom
Advice Guide

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