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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)
This book is for the mothers
The Mothers hold the portal to creation in their bodies.
Mothers are warriors. Motherhood builds stamina, demands sacrifice, and deepens the soul.
While you’re growing and nurturing life, you’re also showing up to work. You hit deadlines, hold meetings, deliver 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.
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. My work has always been driven by one purpose: to prevent unnecessary separation, protect maternal health, and break cycles of generational trauma.
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.
This book is an invitation to channel that creative motherforce and to use your voice with the same devotion you give your baby.
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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. Childbirth remains the most biologically important function to our society, literally securing the survival of our
species.
Our mission is to empower and inspire women to become educated about their rights at work so that they can embrace their motherhood journey without compromising their career growth.
There’s this myth in capitalism that mothers are distracted and less committed employees.
Mothers literally 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.
Remember that you are a Mother. You are the source. Walk into those
meetings as the Divine creator of the all that you are. I know that society
does not always treat us as such, but start treating yourself as such. Women can simultaneously manage teams, grow new humans, launch businesses, run a household, use their bodies as a FOOD SOURCE, and society is still all “nah, women can’t lead.” So lead, woman. Lead the way. I also invite you to center motherhood in the workplace and to build a world where we don’t have to hide our motherhood at work but celebrate it as the superpower that it is.
Motherhood at the center of life truly is the way of both the past and the future.
Motherhood at the center of life is not a new concept; in fact, it is our origins.
When you feel disrespected as a mother, it’s not all in your head and no, you’re not being “difficult.” This inner rumbling is your ancestors reminding you that all of them, even that snarky manager, came from the Mother. It’s time to remind them where they came from. I want you to walk into your HR meetings knowing in your bones that you are Divine, that we carry the whispers of foremothers who bowed to the goddess, and that ancient societies centered and celebrated mothers.
I want you to feel your own sacredness when you ask for that time off for your baby, because growing and birthing and nursing and nurturing babies is life-giving work, and despite being so universal, it is magical and a miracle. No one gets to rob that experience from you. And if now one has told you before, on behalf of all of us, thank you.
And on behalf of your baby too, thank you. Thank you, my powerful and strong mama. Thank you for protecting me. Thank you for setting me up with this great life.
What's Inside
This book is a roadmap.
You’ll receive the step-by-step strategies and tangible scripts that have helped women nationwide care for their children, honor their health needs, and embrace their motherhood journeys, all without compromising their ambitions.
We teach you how to:
- Protect the health of your pregnancy
- Spend more time with your baby
- Maximize your benefits
- Request flex or remote accommodations
- Embrace a life full of aliveness and sovereignty
- All while keeping your career SECURE
Meet The Author
Hi, I'm Daphne
I’m a mother and an attorney. I’ve empowered thousands of mothers to become lifelong advocates for themselves and their children. Don’t worry, this is not a boring legal book (yawn… who has time?).
I am the founder of the first and only law firm devoted to justice for mothers and the creator of The Mamattorney, the leading platform on mothers’ rights.
My mission is to transform workplaces through centering the mother and to remind mothers that their rights are not just written in laws, but on their bones. It is your ancestral birthright to be supported and celebrated. Welcome to the secret club of liberated mothers.
This book is an invitation to channel that creative motherforce and to use your voice with the same devotion you give your baby.
You’ll learn how to communicate with your employer in a way that’s collaborative and well-received.
This book is grounded in reality and bursting with actionable possibilities. It’s digestible, snackable, and curated to support you during this sacred season of life. It is the culmination of years of work on the frontlines of the fight for mothers’ rights, cultivated to illuminate your path through pregnancy, maternity leave, return to work and beyond.
As Seen In
Foreword by Misty Copeland
Renowned New York Times best-selling author and groundbreaking ballerina Misty Copeland has written the foreward for my book!
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
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1.
Maternity 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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Checkmate: Severance Negotiations
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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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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Nanny Contract Template
This template gives you a clear, professional contract 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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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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Reporting issues to HR and investigations Guide
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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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.
