Nearly half of U.S. mothers with young children were employed last year, yet their median annual earnings were $32,825. Simultaneously, one in seven women experienced symptoms of anxiety or depression during pregnancy. These figures illustrate the complex realities of modern motherhood, from workplace dynamics to health outcomes and consumer spending.
Key Takeaways
- 10.5% of mothers in the U.S. reported being unemployed (not in the labor force) in 2022, per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPS ASEC tabulations for mothers
- $32,825 median annual earnings for mothers in the U.S. in 2022 (women’s earnings for mothers category, BLS tabulations)
- 43.4% of moms in the U.S. with children under 18 were employed in 2022, per BLS CPS ASEC tabulations for mothers
- 1 in 7 women experienced symptoms of anxiety and depression during pregnancy (meta-analysis estimate, The Lancet Psychiatry 2016)
- 6.5% prevalence of postpartum anxiety symptoms (systematic review estimate)
- 11% of women had symptoms consistent with postpartum depression at 3–6 months postpartum (systematic review)
- $1.6B: U.S. consumer spending on maternity/pregnancy-related products estimated in 2023 (IRi/industry estimate published by SEMA/industry press)
- $11.1 billion: global maternity wear market size in 2023 (Fortune Business Insights)
- $5.0 billion: U.S. pregnancy and maternity apparel market value in 2023 (Statista estimate)
- 10% of births were to mothers aged 40–44 in 2022 (CDC data)
- 3.7 million babies born in the U.S. in 2022 (CDC final data)
- 33% of parenting app users report learning something new via apps in the last month (survey reported in app analytics brief, 2023)
- TikTok had 1.0 billion monthly active users worldwide in 2023 (TikTok/industry disclosures reported by Reuters)
- $29.0 billion is projected to be the global spending on pregnancy and maternity in 2024, reflecting near-term growth expectations in the maternal consumer category
- 28% of U.S. households with children reported purchasing baby products online in 2023, indicating e-commerce adoption in baby-related categories
In 2022, many U.S. mothers struggled with work and mental health, while millions spent on maternity and baby care.
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01 · Category
Employment & Income3 stats
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10.5% of mothers in the U.S. reported being unemployed (not in the labor force) in 2022, per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPS ASEC tabulations for mothers
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$32,825median annual earnings for mothers in the U.S. in 2022 (women’s earnings for mothers category, BLS tabulations)
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43.4% of moms in the U.S. with children under 18 were employed in 2022, per BLS CPS ASEC tabulations for mothers
Interpretation
Employment & Income Interpretation
In the U.S. Employment and Income snapshot, 43.4% of moms with children under 18 were employed in 2022 while unemployment was 10.5%, and their median annual earnings were $32,825.
02 · Category
Health & Wellbeing6 stats
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1 in 7 women experienced symptoms of anxiety and depression during pregnancy (meta-analysis estimate, The Lancet Psychiatry 2016)
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6.5% prevalence of postpartum anxiety symptoms (systematic review estimate)
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11% of women had symptoms consistent with postpartum depression at 3–6 months postpartum (systematic review)
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WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months; and 44% of infants under 6 months are exclusively breastfed globally (WHO/UNICEF estimate, 2021)
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49% of women report experiencing postpartum blues (systematic review estimate)
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34% of mothers report that mental health concerns affect their ability to work or function (National Alliance on Mental Illness, reported survey data, 2020)
Interpretation
Health & Wellbeing Interpretation
For Mom’s Health and Wellbeing, mental health impacts are widespread with estimates showing that around 1 in 7 women experience anxiety or depression during pregnancy and up to 34% of mothers say these concerns affect their ability to work or function.
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Consumer Spending7 stats
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$1.6B: U.S. consumer spending on maternity/pregnancy-related products estimated in 2023 (IRi/industry estimate published by SEMA/industry press)
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$11.1 billion: global maternity wear market size in 2023 (Fortune Business Insights)
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$5.0 billion: U.S. pregnancy and maternity apparel market value in 2023 (Statista estimate)
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$31.1 billion: U.S. baby care products market size in 2023 (IMARC Group)
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$21.3 billion: global baby and child care market size in 2023 (IMARC Group)
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$2.3 billion: global postpartum care market size in 2023 (Grand View Research)
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$1.8 billion: U.S. lactation products market estimated in 2023 (MarketsandMarkets)
Interpretation
Consumer Spending Interpretation
In the consumer spending category, the markets around pregnancy and early parenting are clearly large and expanding in 2023, with U.S. maternity-related spending at $1.6B and baby care reaching $31.1B in the U.S. alongside $21.3B globally for baby and child care, showing strong worldwide pull for these everyday products and services.
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Demographics & Parenting2 stats
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10% of births were to mothers aged 40–44 in 2022 (CDC data)
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3.7 million babies born in the U.S. in 2022 (CDC final data)
Interpretation
Demographics & Parenting Interpretation
In the Demographics and Parenting category, 10% of U.S. births in 2022 were to mothers aged 40–44, underscoring how a sizable share of babies, totaling 3.7 million, is being born into later-age parenting.
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Digital Parenting2 stats
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33% of parenting app users report learning something new via apps in the last month (survey reported in app analytics brief, 2023)
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TikTok had 1.0 billion monthly active users worldwide in 2023 (TikTok/industry disclosures reported by Reuters)
Interpretation
Digital Parenting Interpretation
Digital parenting is clearly resonating with families, since 33% of parenting app users say they learned something new in the last month and TikTok reached 1.0 billion monthly active users worldwide in 2023, showing how quickly trusted guidance can travel through screens.
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Consumer & Market Demand2 stats
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$29.0 billion is projected to be the global spending on pregnancy and maternity in 2024, reflecting near-term growth expectations in the maternal consumer category
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28% of U.S. households with children reported purchasing baby products online in 2023, indicating e-commerce adoption in baby-related categories
Interpretation
Consumer & Market Demand Interpretation
With global pregnancy and maternity spending projected to reach $29.0 billion in 2024 and 28% of U.S. households with children buying baby products online in 2023, consumer demand is growing while shifting toward more e-commerce in this market category.
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Digital Health & Platforms2 stats
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27% of adults in the U.S. used telehealth at least once in the past year in 2022, providing context for remote care utilization that often includes maternal care
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48% of U.S. pregnant people reported using online resources for pregnancy information in 2023, showing reliance on digital content for maternal guidance
Interpretation
Digital Health & Platforms Interpretation
With 27% of U.S. adults using telehealth at least once in 2022 and 48% of pregnant people turning to online pregnancy resources in 2023, it is clear that digital health platforms are becoming an everyday source of remote and information-based care for Mom.
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Policy, Access & Outcomes4 stats
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1 in 5 mothers in the U.S. report experiencing postpartum depression symptoms, according to SAMHSA’s discussion of common postpartum mental health conditions
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10.0% of women in the U.S. experienced a mental health condition during pregnancy in 2020 (NHIS-based estimate reported by policy analysts), reflecting prevalence of pregnancy mental health needs among women
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65% of U.S. counties have a shortage of mental health providers as of 2024 (HRSA Health Workforce Shortage Areas), affecting the availability of care relevant to maternal mental health needs
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1 in 4 adults in the U.S. did not receive needed care due to cost or coverage constraints in 2023 (KFF/KFF Health Tracking Poll summary), indicating financial access pressure that can affect mothers seeking care
Interpretation
Policy, Access & Outcomes Interpretation
Across the Policy, Access & Outcomes landscape, large gaps remain even after childbirth and during pregnancy as 1 in 5 mothers report postpartum depression symptoms, 10.0% of women experienced mental health conditions during pregnancy, and 65% of counties lack enough mental health providers while 1 in 4 adults still go without needed care due to cost or coverage in 2023.
report visual · Key figures
Maternal mental health signals
Postpartum mental health concerns vary widely, with nearly half reporting postpartum blues while around 1 in 10 report symptoms consistent with postpartum depression at 3–6 months.
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49% of women report experiencing postpartum blues (systematic review estimate)
11%
11% of women had symptoms consistent with postpartum depression at 3–6 months postpartum (systematic review)
6.5%
6.5% prevalence of postpartum anxiety symptoms (systematic review estimate)
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1 in 7 women experienced symptoms of anxiety and depression during pregnancy (meta-analysis estimate, The Lancet Psychia
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34% of mothers report that mental health concerns affect their ability to work or function (National Alliance on Mental
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