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Moms in Labor
An Employment Lawyer’s Secrets to Protect Your Baby and Your Career
(That HR Won’t Tell You)
Announcing:
I have been in the process of organizing what I can only call a very feral book tour.
My book argues that motherhood is a labor justice issue, and that the entire world runs on the unpaid and invisible labor of mothers. This tour is what bringing that out of hiding looks like in bodies. When I come to your city, I want it to feel spacious. I want to be able to stay until the last person leaves. I want to listen to your full story; the long version. The version no one ever has time for.
We will not ask you to listen while I lecture you for hours. We will not ask you to leave your kids, because if an event excludes children, it is not for mothers. I will not sit on a pedestal. We will sit in a circle.
At some stops, I’ll be in conversation with a co-host, another writer, creator or thinker whose work I love. It will feel less like a Q&A and more like eavesdropping on two women in truth bomb guerrilla war.
Tour Dates & Locations:
July 7 — Doylestown, PA
July 9 — Cranford, NJ
with Lauren Smith Brody (the Fifth Trimester)
July 15 — Austin, TX
with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin (Real Self-Care)
July 17 — Salt Lake City, UT
with Lindsay White (The Little Milk Bar)
July 22 — Seattle, WA
Armoire – event on Washington paid leave
July 24 — Los Angeles, CA
Private Backyard Event
with Britta Bushnell (Transformed by Birth) and Mary Van Geffen (Parenting a Spicy One)
July 29 — San Diego, CA
This book is for the mothers.
While you’re growing and nurturing life, you’re also showing up to work. Hitting deadlines, holding meetings, delivering results, because you still need to provide, and because you’re still you.
Motherhood can create a tug-of-war with the demands at work. You don’t always know when to set a boundary and when to surrender to the flow. Finding the right words to discuss motherhood at work can be challenging. If you’re feeling this tender tension between home and work, if you’re confused about policies and just so damn tired, welcome.
And the law? FMLA, ADA, PWFA, PDL… I mean… WTF!? How many acronyms do we need. When you ask HR about your leave they say things like “these run concurrently” and you think to yourself, “I just want to know how much leave I can take.”
I’m your ally in this process. I’m not aligned with your employer or the government. My only commitment is to you and your baby.
This is the handbook you actually need. Not the one HR gives you, but the one that fiercely protects your baby, your wellbeing, and your career.
Listen to the Audiobook
For mothers on the move.
Women tell stories ear to ear. Like they’ve always done. Mothers have always passed wisdom this way — voice to voice, story to story, in the dark, while holding babies. Now it’s happening through earbuds at scale.
Motherhood Doesn’t Sit Still. So the book moves with you.
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Moms in Labor Reviews
We made all of ’em . . .
Yeah, do you remember? Truly remember that we made all of them? All the humans.
Including those managers you’re so scared of. A mother roared him into the world. Treat them accordingly.
I know they are your boss under employment law, but under natural law, you are the boss.
Mothers travel to the realm of the souls and bring one to Earth from this dimension, creating a whole new human with her body, so I’m sure she can handle your stupid spreadsheets, Bob. If you are a mother and you are at the same professional level as men without kids, then don’t you dare have imposter syndrome. You got there despite lack of sleep and family responsibilities. You are actually more qualified.
Your baby doesn’t need a perfectly composed woman who quietly adjusts.
Your baby needs a good lawyer.
What's Inside
This book is a roadmap.
The strategies and scripts that have helped thousands of women nationwide protect their babies and their careers. This book teaches you how to:
- Protect the health of your pregnancy
- Spend more time with your baby
- Maximize your benefits
- Request flex or remote accommodations
All while keeping your career secure.
And if you’re not in this stage of life, but you love someone who is, this book is also for you, either to support your loved one or to gift it to them (they likely won’t buy it for themselves).
Meet The Author
Hi, I'm Daphne
Hi, I’m Daphne. I’m a mother and an attorney. Don’t worry, this is not a boring legal book (yawn… who has time?).
I’m the founder of the first and only law firm devoted to justice for mothers at work, and the creator of The Mamattorney, the leading platform on mothers’ rights. I’ve won millions for mothers against Amazon, Fox News, Walmart, Tesla, and every other lord of capitalism who underestimated us. This book is the culmination of 15 years on the frontlines of that fight.
You’ll learn how to communicate with your employer in a way that’s clear, backed by real law, and impossible to ignore. Real scripts, real strategies, written for the woman reading this with one hand while the baby sleeps on the other arm.
As Seen In
Foreword by Misty Copeland
Praise For Moms in Labor
“Daphne Delvaux gives every mother the playbook she deserves. Just as Fair Play rebalanced the workload at home by teaching women how to advocate for themselves with their partners, this book empowers mothers to advocate for their rights at work with clarity, courage, and confidence. As a fellow attorney devoted to gender equity, Delvaux’s work and my work are intertwined and complementary. Women will only be free when they master the art of advocacy at home and at work.”
—Eve Rodsky, Author, Fair Play
“Moms in Labor is a lifeline. Daphne Delvaux’s brilliant legal mind pulls back the curtain on how to approach motherhood in the workplace with a steady fierceness that every single mother needs. This book is real self-care and every pregnant and postpartum professional should have it in their hands before they walk into HR’s office.”
—Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD, Psychiatrist and author of Real Self-Care
“It’s quite simple: Every new mother needs this book. At a time
when all you can think about is staying afloat, keeping your head (and your baby, and your job) above water, Daphne is here with a life raft saying hop in, friend, I’ve got you. And I do mean friend. Daphne isn’t just a highly skilled attorney (the best of the best!). She is a story-telling visionary who makes you the main character, daring you to imagine a way forward in your career and giving you the tools you need to get there. We are all so susceptible to the myths of motherhood in America…that it’s meant to be hard and that you have to earn the privilege of a comfortable existence. Daphne shows you how sustainable working motherhood
is a human right. You deserve it. Here’s how.”
—Lauren Smith-Brody, Author and Founder of The Fifth Trimester
Your Free Bonus Gifts
Order Now & Unlock Your Bundle of Joy
As part of the book launch, I’m sharing a seriously valuable bundle of freebies to support you in every stage of building a supported life. The book teaches you how to advocate for your baby at work — from announcing your pregnancy, securing your maximum maternity leave, negotiating accommodations, and dealing with “that boss.”
And the freebies cover everything else: how to legally employ a nanny, report workplace issues, negotiate severance, extend maternity leave, a state-by-state leave calendar, a practical daycare checklist, and more.
These resources are worth thousands and thousands of dollars, not to mention the 15 years of expertise in a stressful industry to get there.
Once you order, simply click here to submit your order details and get instant access to the Bundle of Joy.
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1.
Parental Leave Calendar + Leave Timeline Templates
(for both partners, separated by states)
Plan your leave with confidence. This calendar breaks down state-specific timelines for both parents so you can map out exactly what you’re entitled to and when.
No guesswork, just clarity and strategy around your time off.
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2.
Checkmate: Severance Negotiations Workshop
If your employer tries to push you out or limit your rights, this guide shows you how to negotiate from a position of power.
Learn exactly what to say and how to structure your terms so you walk away protected and compensated.
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3.
Daycare Compliance Checklist
This checklist walks you through the essential safety, licensing, and legal standards every daycare should meet.
Protect your child and confidently choose care that supports both their wellbeing and your rights as a working parent.
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4.
Nanny Contract Templates & Hiring Course
These templates and hiring course gives you a clear, professional approach to use when hiring in-home childcare.
It protects your family, sets expectations from day one, and ensures your nanny agreement is legally sound and mutually respectful.
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5.
Extended Maternity Leave Workshop
This workshop shows you how to negotiate more leave time than what’s formally offered.
You’ll learn how to confidently present your case, backed by rights and precedent, and get answers to real scenarios.
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6.
Reporting Issues at Work Workshop
This guide walks you through how to report concerns to HR in a way that protects you legally.
Learn what to expect during investigations so you can navigate them with clarity and confidence.
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7.
Healthcare Advocacy Workshop
This workshop shows you exactly how to get a strong doctor’s note that fully supports your accommodation request during pregnancy and postpartum.
You’ll learn what language needs to be included so your employer and HR can’t dismiss or undermine your medical needs.
