As physical, emotional, and psychological demands intensify throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period, the return to work remains one of the most difficult transitions parents face. Since employers rely on current and future working mothers, maternal health benefits are a critical piece of the employee engagement puzzle.
Our 2025 report, Maternal health in the workplace, highlights systemic barriers and emerging opportunities for organizations to better support working mothers. While many employers recognize the value of maternal health benefits, employees continue to report that their needs are not being fully met — only 21% say their maternal needs are effectively supported by workplace benefits.
Read the 2025 report today to explore key insights from the voices of 1,500 working mothers and 500 executives and HR managers. The findings are clear: while employers are increasingly aware of their role in addressing the maternal health crisis, a substantial gap persists between acknowledgement and effective action.
Nearly half of working mothers (45%) have considered leaving their jobs due to a lack of support, and this increases to 62% for Gen Z mothers who report particularly acute struggles in mental health, proximity of care, and workload management.
Carrot’s new report takes a closer look at:
- Maternal mental health in the workplace
- Gaps between employer support and employee experience
- Generational differences in maternity challenges
- The impact of inadequate support on workforce retention
- And more
At a time when maternal health and workforce sustainability are more closely linked than ever, investing in effective, inclusive support for working mothers is essential. That’s why Carrot exists — to deliver compassionate, personalized, comprehensive care for millions of people worldwide alongside industry-leading cost savings for employers
Read the full report to dive into the data, learn what working mothers really need, and access actionable strategies to drive meaningful change in your organization.
