Respondents agreed that motherhood has hampered their careers, with nearly 9 in 10 saying they have missed promotions or opportunities as a result of becoming a mom. The same percentage of mothers adjusted their career path because of parenthood, with 59% changing industries entirely. Ninety percent have been asked about their parental status during interviews or reviews; 84% said their pregnancy was seen as an inconvenience at work; and 85% believe they must work harder than non-parents to prove their commitment.

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“Before motherhood even begins, women are bombarded with unsolicited advice and career warnings when it comes to starting families, signaling that parenthood and professional success are still seen as incompatible,” the report said.

• Seventy-seven percent feared telling their boss or coworkers about their pregnancy, citing worries about job security or negative reactions.
• Although 58% felt supported by their employer when they announced their pregnancy, 36% felt minimal support and 6% felt completely unsupported or faced negative reactions.
• Eighty-four percent felt that their pregnancy was seen as an inconvenience at work.
• Fifty-five percent were given fewer work responsibilities during pregnancy, while 34% were given more tasks.
• Eight in 10 were asked to return to work early or adjust their maternity leave for their employer’s benefit.

“The experiences shared by working mothers in this report highlight a deeper issue,” the report concluded. ”Many workplaces are still designed around outdated expectations of who a ’committed’ employee should be. Until policies and cultures evolve to recognize caregiving as a strength -- not a setback -- talented professionals will continue to be sidelined for choosing parenthood. True progress means reimagining success in a way that includes, not excludes, mothers.”