
For all mothers.
We are on a mission to eliminate the motherhood penalty. We are breaking barriers that limit mothers, and building a world where they thrive in pursuit of health, career, and personal ambition.
Women are penalized for choosing motherhood.
Meet the Motherhood Penalty: the phenomenon by which women face economic, social, and health disadvantages after becoming mothers.







We use the public lens of sports to demonstrate how effective change can be made in an industry that notoriously does not support women in motherhood as a value-add to their professional track.
We are trailblazing the path for family-first infrastructure that supports women in their pursuit of motherhood and lifework.
We challenge stereotypes through research, education, and advocacy. Our most recent research study The Race Towards Equity and Accessibility for Pregnant / Parenting Runners showed:






Current Programs
Take our Motherhood Penalty in Sports Survey
We’re conducting a survey with Carleton University’s Health&Wellness Research Group to quantify the financial impact of motherhood on athletes’ careers.
THIS SURVEY IS LIVE: If you’re a female athlete that is either pregnant or postpartum, we appreciate your insights. The survey takes 20-40 min to complete.
Apply for our Black Maternal Health Grant
This Grant provides targeted financial support to Black athlete mothers and coaches, addressing the unique challenges they face in balancing elite competition and motherhood while promoting equitable access to resources. Read more on our Blog here.
THIS APP IS LIVE, learn more and apply!
Host a MomForward Movement Event
This May, we’re celebrating motherhood through movement and conversation about maternal equity, and raising funds for our initiatives.
We’re inviting you to host a MomForwardMovement event local to you, and sending free hosting kits to make the events a success!
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