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BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
0.69 / 1
0.69 / 1
Mothers earn $0.69 for every dollar paid to fathers, on average.
31,000
31,000
Over 31,000 pregnancy discrimination charges were filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) between 2010 and 2015.
25%
25%
Only 25% of U.S. civilian workers had access to paid family leave as of 2023.
DOZENS
DOZENS
A 2018 investigation found that dozens of women were fired shortly after telling their employees they were pregnant—some within days or weeks.
3 ~ 4 times
3 ~ 4 times
Black women in the U.S. are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
Purpose of this Website
Purpose of this Website
Educating others about the discrimination faced by pregnant women and mothers
Raise awareness about workplace, healthcare, and legal inequalities
Sharing data and history that highlights the issue
Inform women about their rights during pregnancy and after giving birth
Encourage action, such as advocating for policy change or supporting moms in the community
Inspire empathy and understanding through facts, visuals, and real-life experiences
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