Are you excited about your pregnancy, but anxious about how to make it all work? Are you looking for take-charge strategies that will help you embrace your new identity as a working mom and set yourself up for success? In this resourceful and action-oriented book, Labor Force reveals the unspoken truths about your transition to motherhood and provides a blueprint to have a satisfying career and a thriving family at the same time. You should never again worry about motherhood derailing your career. Drawing on the personal stories of working moms at the highest levels of success and on her experiences balancing motherhood, a demanding job and cross-Atlantic travel, Vivienne Wei offers guidance and support for dealing with the fear, stress and guilt that come with having a career and building a family. The book features strategies and insights from C-level executives , including CEO of OpenTable Christa Quarles, COO of Salesforce Technology Andrea Leszek, CTO of Redfin Bridget Frey and Co-Founder of CoffeeMeetsBagel Arum Kang. Labor Force tackles every personal and professional detail with defensible strategies that can lead you to succeed during your pregnancy, maternity leave and the return to work, including: The boss-approved way to share the pregnancy news - A roadmap for building your mommy tribe at work - How to develop a transition and re-entry plan for your maternity leave - How to evaluate the real value of your career using a data-driven approach - Negotiation tactics for transitioning back into your new work life with ease - How to instantly dissolve fear and guilt as a new working mom Labor Force helps you ascend the steep learning curve of working motherhood through hard data, compelling research and personal stories . Labor Force equips readers with actionable advice and practical tips for success from high-achieving working moms. Don’t wait. Read this book and take charge of your life today!