SaaSy Moms11 Jul 2025

E13: Career Pause during Pregnancy and Mat Leave in Tech. Travelling with Kids.

In this raw and honest episode of SaaSy Moms, Anya and Wendy dive into one of the most emotionally charged topics in tech: What happens to your career when you have a baby? Anya and Wendy share personal experiences and insights on how maternity leave can impact career progression, the importance of choosing a supportive workplace, and the realities of returning to work after having children.

We talk about:

The invisible career “pause” no one talks about
Getting skipped for promotions during or after maternity leave
What it's really like returning to work with a new baby
The mental load that never turns off. The guilt, fear, and power of redefining your career as a mother

Oh, and yes — how to not go crazy while travelling with kids. 🙃

Whether you're navigating pregnancy in tech or trying to find yourself again post-mat leave — this one’s for you. 💻👶

Chapters

(00:00:00) Welcome to Sassy Moms
(00:23:00) Baby Spit-Up and Mental Load
(00:57:00) Clueless Dad Moment
(02:26:00) Today’s Topic: Pregnancy and Career
(03:01:00) Career Fears after getting pregnant
(03:50:00) The Unfair Pause. Women's career is on pause, while men get promotion.
(06:19:00) Silent Career Stall
(08:48:00) Tech Moves Fast
(10:55:00) Your Career Is Still Yours
(12:31:00) Same Title, New Reality
(14:50:00) Mat Leave Replacement Awkwardness
(17:19:00) Choose the Right Company
(20:20:00) You are pregnant? No problem, but Promotion is Deferred
(26:40:00) Back-to-Back Mat Leaves
(32:00:00) Traveling With Kids

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