Having a baby changes everything, and being a working mother at the same time comes with a special set of challenges. It requires a network of support and constant juggling to get it all done. 

With a Prenatal Concierge, expectant moms can now opt to have board-certified healthcare personnel come to their office for prenatal appointments. These services lighten the load for many working women and maximizes the time they spend in the office, softening the stress of waiting for healthcare appointments. 

Women now make up 50 percent of the work force. More than a third have children; but more importantly, close to half of expectant mothers are afraid to tell leadership about their pregnancy. Over 75 percent of those plan to return to work, but an overwhelming 43 percent will end up leaving their jobs. 

The Generation that Wants More 

It’s no surprise that millennials are the largest share of the American workforce, and they are attracted to companies that place a premium on work-life balance—a concept that, for this generation, includes healthcare and maternity benefits.

More than four out of five women agree that Prenatal Concierge Programs are working and also make them feel valued. Working Mother magazine reports: “American women quit working because it’s so damn hard to be both an expectant mother and an employee.” 

This sentiment is reflected in the fact that the U.S. pregnancy rate has fallen to a record low. Along with this is also a drop in women staying in the workforce. The bottom line is that the more employers do to keep executives working, the better their companies run. But more and more women are leaving executive positions and beginning to stay at home.

Pregnancy and motherhood are critical times that can be very challenging—from entry-level to the C-suite. Many organizations are not equipped to deal with motherhood and work. They have never thought about offering a concierge maternity service or allowing their employees to benefit from one.

Slowly this is changing as Prenatal Concierge services become more available, providing women with a customizable, proactive one-stop-shop support for pregnancy. Some programs also offer post-maternity plans.

Attract and Retain Workers

Concierge Services are tailored to meet your needs and the needs of your organization while allowing you to continue to work. Expert maternity concierges like OB2me place emphasis on customized care and service – both in person and virtually. 

Prenatal Concierge Programs also have been proven to attract and retain working mothers. They help organizations avoid the hiring expenses associated with turnover while encouraging a diverse leadership pipeline. 

Businesses know it is in their best interest to encourage services that make it easier for women to stay at work longer and feel good about the care they are giving their soon-to-be-born babies. And concierge teams are committed to becoming a source of encouragement, and as a result, they continue to support moms-to-be at work and at home. 

OB2me brings quality prenatal healthcare directly to moms-to-be at their workplace. This prevents costly and inefficient time away from the office for prenatal care visits to their OB, and thus allows them to remain professionally productive throughout their pregnancy.