How are you supporting your working moms?
Companies need working moms.
Working moms need support.
Companies striving for long-term success would be remiss not to recognize the importance of attracting, retaining and advancing women within their organizations. In order to do that, family support, including Maternity Leave, must be a priority.
We provide Maternity Leave Coaching for employees + their managers
Why Do Working Moms Need Support?
Becoming a mother is life-changing for women, both personally and professionally. From the unpredictable pregnancies to the immense learning curve that first-time parents face to figuring out how to juggle being a parent along with everything else in your life... it can be a lot to handle.
When you add work into the mix, things can get even more complicated. Returning to work after having a baby (and as the motherhood journey progresses) can be mentally, emotionally and physically challenging. Many parents, particularly moms, feel like their best option may be to leave the workforce to focus on their family. The statistics speak for themselves:
2x
more women left the workforce to become "Stay At Home" Moms in 2023 than in 2022.
of mothers need more flexible work schedules to return to work.
64%
of working moms say the cost of childcare has made them consider leaving the workforce.
52%
of all moms feel burned out by motherhood.
49%
46%
of mothers are seeking therapy.
Why Do Companies Need To Support Working Moms?
Women are effective, valuable leaders.
Compared with men in similar positions, women managers take more action to promote employee well-being such as checking in on team members, helping them manage their workloads, and providing support for those dealing with burnout and work–life challenges.
Employee turnover
is expensive.
The financial cost of turnover is extremely high: it’s estimated that losing an employee can cost a company 1.5-2x the employee’s salary. Then there's loss of productivity, revenue, team morale and company reputation to consider as well.
Without women,
DEI initiative suffer.
Women leaders are more likely than men to champion DEI efforts outside of their normal job responsibilities: 1 in 5 women senior leaders spend a substantial amount of time on DEI work that is not central to their job, compared with less than 1 in 10 men senior leaders.
Sources of the data cited on this page include: (1) “Women in the Workplace 2021,” McKinsey & Company, Sept. 2021. (2) "The True Costs of Employee Turnover," Kate Heinz, Built In, Dec. 29, 2021. (3) “State of Motherhood Survey,” Motherly, 2023.
How Can We Support Our Working Moms?
Mom-entum Maternity Leave Coaching
Maternity Leave Coaching for expecting parents + their managers to ensure a successful, smooth + sustainable Maternity Leave transition for everyone.
What is Maternity Leave Coaching?
Maternity Leave Coaching helps guide women through the unique challenges associated with taking time off work to welcome a new child into their family.
Our Coach, Claire Holmes, is a RETAIN Certified Parental Leave Coach through the Center for Parental Leave Leadership. Through this structured, evidence-based and holistic form of coaching, expecting moms (and their managers!) are supported through the three phases of Parental Leave (Before, During & After) to ensure a successful, engaged and sustainable return to work while thriving at home.
How Does The Mom-entum Coaching Program Work?
Our Maternity Leave Coaching Program covers the three critical phases of an employee’s Maternity Leave:
Phase One
Preparing For Leave
In Phase One, we focus on developing a custom Maternity Leave Plan (including Return To Work Plan) that can be shared with the team.
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▶ Announcing the pregnancy at work + with clients
▶ Developing a written Maternity Leave Plan, including contingency plans
▶ Empowering the expecting mom to feel confident in all aspects of her working motherhood journey, including childcare arrangements, the division of labor at home, finding flexibility with her work schedule, setting clear expectations and boundaries, etc.
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▶ 1:1 Coaching Sessions
▶ PLTA Assessment
▶ North Star Values Exercise
▶ W-PMAD Mental Health Screenings
▶ Steps Action Plan (Maternity Leave Plan)
▶ Email Retainer Access to Coach
During
Leave
Phase Two
In Phase Two, the Coach serves as a sounding board and resource during the new mom’s postpartum period and helps prepare her for the transition back to work.
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▶ Announcing the new baby’s arrival at work
▶ Guiding the new mom to any additional support she may need, including mental health care and other postpartum resources
▶ Preparing the new mom – mentally, emotionally and physically – for her return to work
▶ Empowering her to feel confident in other important aspects of her working motherhood journey, including childcare arrangements, the division of labor at home, finding flexibility with her work schedule, setting clear expectations and boundaries, etc.
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▶ 1:1 Coaching Sessions
▶ Check-Ins & Support
▶ W-PMAD Mental Health Screenings
▶ Email Retainer Access to Coach
▶ Preparations For Return To Work
Returning From Leave
Phase Three
In Phase Three, the Coach will support the new mom during the first several months back at work to help ensure a smooth transition.
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▶ Supporting the new mom’s re-entry to the workplace
▶ Implementing the Return portion of the Next Steps Action Plan (modifying as needed)
▶ Setting clear, healthy boundaries and expectations, both at home and at work
▶ Helping the new mom find fulfillment and confidence in her new role as a working mother
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▶ 1:1 Coaching Sessions
▶ W-PMAD Mental Health Screenings
▶ Implementation of the Return portion of Next Steps Action Plan (Maternity Leave Plan)
▶ Email Retainer Access to Coach
What Are The Benefits of Maternity Leave Coaching?
Benefits for Moms
✔ Personalized Leave Transition Support
✔ Proven Leave Process & Roadmap
✔ Feeling Valued By Employer
✔ Improved Health & Wellbeing
✔ Tools & Resources for Challenges
Benefits for Managers & Teams
✔ Clear Roadmap for Team to Follow
✔ Improved Team Productivity
✔ Less Resentment
✔ Stronger Working Relationships
✔ Enhanced Team Communication
Benefits for Employers
✔ Reduced Health Care Costs
✔ Enhanced Diversity & Equity
✔ Increased Retention
✔ Improved Productivity
✔ Stronger Engagement
The good news? This Coaching Program works.
Below are results from the Center for Parental Leave Leadership’s pilot study of its RETAIN Parental Leave Coaching Program working with the largest retail employer in Australia, where participants reported:
100%
RETENTION RATE of parents who took Parental Leave
64%
RECOMMENDED the Program to others
87%
Reported increase in SENSE OF BEING VALUED by the Organization
49%
Reported increase in their WORK / NON-WORK INTEGRATION CONFIDENCE
67%
Reported increase in their PRODUCTIVITY
Parental Leave is NOT just for Birthing Mothers.
At Mama Collaborative, we understand the importance of Parental Leave for all genders, recognizing that it fosters a healthy work-life balance and strengthens families.
Although our sweet spot tends to involve working with women who plan to take Parental Leave, we also provide comprehensive Parental Leave Coaching & Support for fathers, partners, and non-birthing parents.
By ensuring that all parents receive the guidance and assistance they need during this critical time, we promote inclusivity, family well-being, and organizational success.
What Our Clients Are Saying…
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“Planning 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.”
Candice Elliott
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“As 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 – 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
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“After 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!”
Martha Lauren T.
Law Firm Business Development Manager
Are You Ready To Invest In Your Working Moms?
Investing in your employees – particularly your working parents – is one of the best business decisions you can make. Offering benefits packages that include special attention to those who want to start or grow their families will help in your recruiting efforts, retention of key employees and overall company image and reputation.
Mom-entum Coaching Program Packages
Clarity Program
6 Coaching Sessions + Plan
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▶ 6 Coaching Sessions Spanning Before, During & After Leave
▶ Next Steps Action Plan (Maternity Leave Plan)
▶ PLTA Assessment
▶ North Star Values Exercise
▶ W-PMAD Mental Health Screenings
▶ Email Retainer Access to Coach
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Your investment for this 6-session Coaching Program would be $2,000.
Thrive Program
12 Coaching Sessions + Plan
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▶ 12 Coaching Sessions Spanning Before, During & After Leave
▶ Next Steps Action Plan (Maternity Leave Plan)
▶ PLTA Assessment
▶ North Star Values Exercise
▶ W-PMAD Mental Health Screenings
▶ Email Retainer Access to Coach
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Your investment for this 12-session Coaching Program would be $3,500.
Return Plan Program
6 Coaching Sessions + Plan
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▶ 6 Coaching Sessions Spanning During & After Leave
▶ Next Steps Action Plan (Maternity Leave Plan)
▶ PLTA Assessment
▶ North Star Values Exercise
▶ W-PMAD Mental Health Screenings
▶ Email Retainer Access to Coach
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Your investment for this 6-session Coaching Program would be $2,000.
Manager Coaching
4 Coaching Sessions
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This optional add-on package would involve working closely with your manager to help them learn how to better navigate your Maternity Leave Transition as well. It would include:
▶ 4 Coaching Sessions Spanning Before, During & After Leave
▶ PLTA-Q Assessment
▶ Email Retainer Access to Your Coach
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Your investment for this 4-session Manager Coaching Program & Resource would be $1,000.
Please note that all coaching packages can be tailored to meet the specific needs of expecting parents or organizations, so feel free to reach out and discuss your unique situation in order to receive a custom proposal.
Interested in learning more?
I’m Claire Holmes, Founder of Mama Collaborative.
I am a proud mom and a recovering corporate consultant turned entrepreneur.
After graduating cum laude from the University of Georgia, I spent over a decade as a marketing consultant, project manager and training developer in the consulting, coaching, legal 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.
As a former corporate consultant, I bring a unique perspective to my role as a Maternity Leave Coach. By combining my understanding of organizational dynamics with my dedication to helping working moms thrive, I provide a holistic approach that sets both expecting parents – and their companies – up for success. Plus, with the option to involve managers in the coaching program, I am confident I can serve as a strategic resource and trusted partner to everyone involved in the maternity leave experience.
Through Mama Collaborative, I help working moms learn to set themselves up for success via coaching programs, digital courses, proprietary resources and tools, an encouraging online community… and partnerships with companies seeking to support and advance their working moms.
I would be honored to partner with you – and the moms who work with you – to help ensure the Maternity Leave transition and working motherhood journey is a positive experience for everyone.