The Business Case for Supporting Working Mothers: Why Companies Need Mommerz Now
Every year, millions of women give birth and then return to work. Many of them step back into their roles while still healing physically, adjusting emotionally, and reorganizing their entire lives around a newborn.
Yet most organizations approach this period as a logistical transition - not the deeply complex human experience it truly is.
The result?
Higher turnover
Burnout
Loss of high-potential female talent
Increased absenteeism
Reduced engagement and performance
Forward-thinking companies are beginning to understand that how they support women during the return-to-work season directly shapes retention, culture, and long-term organizational health.
Mommerz was built to help companies meet this moment - strategically, compassionately, and effectively.
The Data Employers Can’t Ignore
1 in 4 U.S. mothers returns to work within two weeks of giving birth.
According to analysis cited by Vox, nearly 25% of employed mothers resume work extremely early postpartum.
Source: https://www.vox.com/2015/8/21/9188343/maternity-leave-united-states?utm_source=chatgpt.com
This is not a sign of readiness — it’s a sign of inadequate leave, minimal support, and financial pressure.
Over 40% of new moms return to work within one month - even though recovery takes far longer.
A study published by the National Institutes of Health found that roughly 43% of first-time mothers return to work within weeks postpartum.
Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8684353/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
This places women back at work during the most physically and emotionally vulnerable period of postpartum recovery.
1 in 7 women experiences postpartum depression or anxiety disorders.
The CDC reports that perinatal mood disorders affect a significant portion of mothers, especially in the months surrounding return to work.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/reproductive-health/depression/index.html
Returning to work without proper emotional, physical, and social support can intensify symptoms and create barriers to success.
A majority of working mothers return to the workforce within the first year - and often struggle silently.
A postpartum employment study from the NIH found that up to 80% of women working during pregnancy return within a year of giving birth.
Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3566292/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
This transition window is where companies lose the most women — not because they lack commitment, but because they lack support.
Replacing an employee costs 50%–200% of their annual salary.
According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), turnover is one of the most expensive preventable costs.
Source: https://www.shrm.org/content/dam/en/shrm/topics-tools/news/Retaining-Talent.pdf
Supporting mothers is not only the right thing to do — it is the financially strategic thing to do.
What These Numbers Mean for Companies
These statistics paint a clear picture:
The return-to-work period is a high-risk window for attrition.
Mothers often return to work before they are physically or emotionally ready.
Postpartum mental health challenges significantly affect performance and well-being.
Lack of structured support leads to preventable turnover of top female talent.
Most employers do not have systems designed to support this crucial phase.
In other words:
The return-to-work moment is one of the most important - and overlooked - opportunities for employers to retain, support, and empower women.
And this is where Mommerz comes in.
Why Companies Should Partner With Mommerz
Mommerz is the first program intentionally built to support prenatal and postpartum women through the full arc of returning to work - emotionally, physically, strategically, and holistically.
While HR, managers, and employee benefits teams play essential roles, they are not trained or resourced to provide:
Doula-informed education
Somatic practices to aid with nervous system support and stress regulation
Perinatal meal and nutrition strategies for energy and recovery
Leadership coaching that meets new mothers where they are
Emotional intelligence development
Strategic planning for home and work reintegration
Mommerz delivers the human-centered expertise that internal teams simply cannot replicate.
By partnering with Mommerz, companies can offer support that is:
practical
evidence-informed
emotionally intelligent
personalized
strategic
It’s not about “pampering.”
It’s about equipping mothers to return with clarity, stability, and confidence.
The Business Impact of Supporting Working Mothers Through Mommerz
1. Increased Retention
When mothers feel supported, they stay.
Companies partnering with Mommerz experience lower turnover and greater long-term loyalty.
2. Higher Employee Engagement
Structured support leads to better focus, performance, and workplace satisfaction.
3. Reduced Burnout
Stress regulation, planning, and emotional support dramatically decrease the risk of postpartum burnout.
4. Stronger Leadership Pipeline
Many rising leaders become mothers during their mid-career growth years. Supporting them preserves future leadership strength.
5. A More Inclusive, Competitive Employer Brand
Companies known for supporting parents attract top talent - especially women.
6. Lower Absenteeism and Health-Related Performance Drop-Off
Tools for stress, recovery, and nourishment support better day-to-day functioning.
Investing in mothers is investing in the company’s future.
🌟 What a Partnership With Mommerz Includes
Mommerz offers flexible, customizable support for companies of all sizes, including:
Core Support Services
Return-to-work coaching & reintegration planning
Nervous system and stress regulation tools
Meal and nourishment support for busy workdays
Doula-informed education
Emotional intelligence + communication strategies
Identity, confidence, and boundary support
Home–work system and routine design
Delivery Options
1:1 coaching for expecting and returning mothers
Cohort programs for groups of employees
Virtual workshops + professional development sessions
Digital tools: postpartum guides, planning templates, nervous system resets
Manager education on supporting returning mothers
Mommerz becomes a bridge - supporting the alignment between employee wellness and organizational success.
Why Now Is the Time for Employers to Act
Today’s workforce expects human-centered leadership.
Women are a critical part of every industry’s present and future.
And companies that fail to support mothers will fall behind in retention, DEI progress, and competitiveness.
Mommerz is not a perk.
It is the infrastructure for a more resilient, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.
When companies partner with Mommerz, they send a clear message:
We value mothers. We value families. We value our people. And we invest in the transitions that matter most.