But despite this growing presence in the labor market, pregnant women, especially Black and Latina mothers, continue to face widespread discrimination, retaliation, and economic harm. One in five mothers report experiencing pregnancy discrimination at work, and nearly a quarter say they considered quitting their jobs as a result. According to workforce data, Black women lead all racial groups in labor force participation at 61%, followed by Hispanic women (58.7%) and Asian women (58.1%). In maternity care, 30% of Black women reported mistreatment by providers, including being shouted at, ignored, or denied pain relief. Industry-Specific Hotspots for DiscriminationIndustries like healthcare, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing report the highest rates of pregnancy discrimination.