How Moms are Approaching 2023 – Mylo’s Survey

Mylo, a leading one-stop solution for expecting and new mothers, announced the results of a year-end survey with members of their community. The survey seeks to understand new mothers’ expectations from the new year, their career ambitions, aspirations of finding balance between family and work commitments, and interpersonal relationships.

Mylo surveyed 2000 moms pan-India, of which 58% are younger than 30 years of age with 79% having only 1 child.

Mothers inclined to stay in the workforce but lack of WFH options a concern

The majority of Indian mothers reported that they will begin or resume working in 2023; while half of them have stated that they shall return to work only if offered flexible work timings or a work from home option.

Balancing a career with motherhood is leading to motherhood burnout

Despite the increase in women entering the Indian workforce over the years, juggling the act of motherhood with work commitments was reported as the biggest factor contributing to burnout by Indian moms.

In 2023, new mothers expect to have more time for themselves

As children advance from the infant to the toddler phase and become more capable, new moms have a bit more time for other activities.

For mothers, the stress is more about staying in rather than going out

The Mylo survey found that many new mothers’ social interactions primarily revolve around the family. 

Shaveta Gupta, Head of Content & Community, Mylo, also gave her views on the same. She said that, “The new mothers of India have emerged as much as, if not more educated and involved in the workforce as compared to men.”

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