Looking for jobs for pregnant women? You’re in the right place!
Pregnancy can be a fun and exciting time, but it can also be a little scary for expectant mothers.
One of the biggest concerns for pregnant women is finding a job that will work with their new schedule. Luckily for you, there are plenty of online jobs out there that are perfect for pregnant women!
I know because when I was pregnant with my son, I searched high and low for jobs for pregnant women.
It was how I learned about all these amazing online jobs that are perfect for soon-to-be mothers! These jobs allow you to work at home on your own schedule, so can easily take care of your needs and medical appointments.
I was able to make money from home while pregnant, writing for other blogs, working part-time as a Pinterest virtual assistant, and transcribing audio for clients. Now I am beyond grateful that I was able to turn one of my side hustles into a full-time job!
There are so many jobs for pregnant women, and many of these jobs don’t even require a college degree. Continue reading to discover some of the best jobs for you!
Best Jobs for Pregnant Women
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1. Freelance Writer
If you enjoy writing and want to make money writing from home, then this could be one of the best jobs for you.
Freelance writing is a great option for pregnant women because it can be done on a flexible schedule. You also don’t even need to be a great writer to start making real money online writing for businesses.
There are a variety of writing gigs available, so you can find one that fits your skills and interests. You can write website content, marketing materials for businesses, blog posts, and eBooks. You can set your own hours, and you can work from home or anywhere.
According to Ziprecruiter, freelance writers make an average of $63,213 per year while well-paid freelance writers earn 6 figures.
How to Get Started
Build up your writing samples or portfolio. You may also want to start a website (here’s a simple guide!) for your writing service to attract more clients.
One of the easiest ways to get your own clients is through freelance sites and job boards.
FlexJobs – This is my most recommended job site for flexible, work-from-home jobs like freelance writing. FlexJobs is the leading online service for professionals seeking telecommuting, freelance, and other flexible jobs. With FlexJobs, you can search for legitimate jobs from a lot of career categories and receive job alerts daily.
FlexJobs is offering the readers of This Mama Blogs an exclusive discount of up to 30 percent off with the promo code FLEXLIFE. Go here to get this special.
Other places to check out:
- Problogger Jobs
- Textbroker – Read my TextBroker review!
- Journalism Jobs
- Media Bistro
- Verblio – Read my Verblio Review!
- iWriter
- Constant Content
Related post: 38 Best Places to Write and Get Paid
2. Blogger
I was already a mom when I started blogging but you definitely can start your own blog while still pregnant! Maybe blog about pregnancy, motherhood, your hobbies or your recipes?
Blogging can be extremely lucrative. As a blogger, you are your own boss, you work on flexible work hours, you can choose what you want to write about, and you can earn from it in many ways.
But what I love about blogging is that it can become passive over time. Your posts can make passive income through display advertising, affiliate marketing, and selling your own products.
Also, once your site starts earning money, it also becomes a digital asset, which means you can sell it. You can also build blogs and sell them for a profit.
My income from this blog has long surpassed what I used to earn working outside the home, and I am making money blogging while staying home with my family.
So, in my book, blogging is one of the best jobs for pregnant women or anyone looking to work from home and more flexibility.
How to Get Started
If you want to learn more about blogging, check out my detailed guide on how to start a blog and make money.
3. Virtual Assistant (VA)
Virtual assistance is another great job for pregnant moms. You can work from home or on flexible schedules so you can take care of your personal needs as a pregnant woman.
As a VA, you provide administrative, technical, or creative support to clients remotely.
According to Indeed, VAs make an average base pay of $19.78 per hour but according to Gina Horkey, skilled virtual assistants could make $60 or more per hour.
Gina was able to turn her VA business into a full-time income source in just a few months and now she has helped thousands of others start their own lucrative VA business from home.
How to Get Started
Virtual assistance has a huge scope and you can offer just any business service you can think of. However, it’s best to offer only a few services and streamline your business. Examples of VA services are:
- Graphic design
- Social media management
- Customer service
- Calendar management
- Copywriting
- Product research
- Data entry
While certification is not mandatory, having one may help set you apart from your competition. Thankfully, a popular VA training program called Fullybooked VA awards you certification. This program covers a range of topics, from marketing yourself as a VA to managing clients and building effective work processes.
4. Transcriptionist
Pregnant moms who have excellent typing and listening skills are perfect for this job. Basically, as a transcriptionist, your job is to turn audio and video files into written files. You type what you hear.
You may also specialize in legal transcription and medical transcription.
According to Indeed, the average base salary for transcriptionists is $16.48 per hour.
How to Get Started
You must have excellent typing skills, as most of the work involves typing out audio files. It also helps to have some experience in proofreading and editing.
Although not required, completing a transcription course and getting certified can help you land gigs. These courses will teach you the basics of transcription, how to use the different software programs, and how to work with different audio files. They will also give you some practice in transcribing audio files.
Janet Shaughnessy has a great free general transcription mini-course you can sign up for to learn more about transcription and whether this is for you.
You can also check out these sites for transcription jobs for beginners.
5. Graphic Designer
Graphic design could be one of the best jobs for pregnant women who have a strong understanding of design principles and are able to create visually appealing designs. You can create marketing materials, social media content, logos, business card designs, flyers, brochures and more.
According to Payscale, graphic designers make an average of $47,228 per year.
How to Get Started
There are a few different ways to become a graphic designer. One way is to get a degree in graphic design from a college or university.
Another way is to learn on your own. There are many online courses and tutorials available that can teach you the basics of graphic design. This option is best for people who are already creative and artistic and have some experience with computers.
No matter how you become a graphic designer, it’s important to have a passion for art and creativity and to be able to think outside the box. If you have these skills, then you have what it takes to be a successful graphic designer.
6. Virtual Sales Agent
Working as a virtual sales agent is also a great choice for pregnant job seekers who have sales background. As a virtual sales agent, you may need to market products and services online, mostly by telephone and email communication.
According to Glassdoor, the average salary remote sales representatives make in the US is$51,488 per year.
How to Get Started
Sales jobs are some of the most common in the business world. You can start your job search in the following places:
- FlexJobs
I highly recommend FlexJobs. Although you pay a little fee to have access to FlexJobs, FlexJobs vets all listings on the site to make sure that all opportunities on the site are legit and 100% scam-free. Check out FlexJobs and type in “remote salesperson jobs” or similar keywords in the search bar on FlexJobs’ homepage.
- Indeed
Indeed is also another great place to find companies hiring remote salespersons right now.
- ZipRecruiter
Here are independent sales representative positions listed on ZipRecruiter.
7. Customer Service Rep
If you are a skilled communicator, then consider customer service jobs. This could be a great choice for you if you worked as a retail salesperson. You can do this from home part-time or full-time.
This can be a good alternative online job to sales and retail work. Instead of selling which can be stressful, you only take care of customers’ concerns as a customer service representative. Some companies even only require you to chat with customers on social media platforms.
How to Get Started
Some of the most well-known companies that often have open positions for customer service are Amazon, American Express, and Comcast. They typically only require a high school diploma or equivalent. You can also check out Talk2Rep and Liveops for more opportunities.
Also check out this list of companies that provide equipment.
Related: Liveops Review
8. Search Engine Optimization Specialist
Because almost every business is now online, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) skills are incredibly valuable to business owners.
As an SEO specialist, you will be responsible for improving the visibility and ranking of websites in search engine results pages (SERPs). This will involve working with clients to identify keywords and phrases that are relevant to their business, and then incorporating these into website content in order to improve the site’s position in SERPs. In addition, you may also be responsible for conducting keyword research, link building, and other SEO-related activities.
How to Get Started
This job requires some experience in SEO or content marketing.
Fortunately, you can learn SEO online. You can start learning SEO by taking this awesome free SEO course for bloggers!
9. Video Editor
Video editing can be one of the best jobs for pregnant women who like working with video content. Bloggers, website owners, YouTube content creators, and local businesses are among your potential employers.
How to Get Started
You will need to have video editing skills and a good understanding of the latest video editing software.
One of the best ways to find a job as a video editor is to network with other professionals in the field. Attend industry events and meetups, and introduce yourself to people who might be able to help you find a job. You can also search for job postings online at FlexJobs or sell your services at Fiverr.
10. Social Media Manager
This could be a great option for jobs for pregnant women who have a knack for creating engaging social media content
As a social media manager, you can work part-time and from your own home.
You’ll be responsible for creating and managing social media channels for businesses or organizations. This can include crafting posts, analyzing analytics, and engaging with followers.
Basic graphic design skills may also be required for this job. Thankfully, you don’t need to take a course to learn basic graphic design. There are beginner-friendly tools that you can use to create graphics for your clients. Canva is my personal favorite. It is free and so easy to use!
The social media landscape is always changing, and as a social media manager, you need to be able to change with it. Stay up-to-date on the latest platform changes and trends in content marketing, and be sure to experiment with new ideas and strategies in your own work.
How to Get Started
There are dozens of social media platforms out there, each with its own unique features and audience. You need to know how to use some of these platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.
Become familiar with the different types of content that perform well on each platform, and learn the best practices for engagement.
If you are a complete beginner, look for programs that offer coursework in social media strategy, content marketing, and analytics.
Related:
- 13 Real Ways to Make Money on Facebook
- How to Make Money on Snapchat
- How to Make Money on Pinterest
- 9 Instagram Business Ideas
11. Search Engine Evaluator
This job involves assessing the quality of search engine results pages ( SERPs), and providing feedback to help improve the overall quality of the search results. You evaluate SERPs and rate websites for Google. This can be a part-time or full-time job.
You’ll need to have strong analytical and communication skills, as well as a good understanding of how search engines work. You’ll also need to be comfortable using a range of different computer programs and applications.
How to Get Started
Check out how to become a search engine evaluator.
12. Voiceover Artist
If you have a great voice and an interest in acting or performing, a career as a voiceover artist could be right up your alley.
There are many different types of voice-over work available, such as reading advertisements or recording narrations for TV shows and movies. You can also become a voice actor by narrating audiobooks. The audiobook market is growing, and so is the demand for audiobook narrator jobs.
How to Get Started
Create a professional demo reel showcasing your talent. This should include several samples of your best work, so that potential clients can hear what you’re capable of.
Once you have created your reel and built up some experience working on commercial projects, you may want to consider contacting businesses directly about doing voice overs for them.
Check out this free voice-over training to learn more about making money as a voice over artist!
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13. Sell Printables
You can also make extra money as a pregnant woman by selling printables online! I’ve been creating printables in my free time and selling them online for extra income as well. It’s my creative activity and helps me relax and keep my mind away from stress.
What I love about selling printables is that you only create your products once and can repeatedly sell them even while you’re sleeping (a.k.a passive income.) And you don’t need to have a graphic design experience to get started. You can use beginner-friendly graphic design tool like Canva to create your products.
How to Get Started
If you want to learn more about this side hustle, check this post on how to create printables to sell. Or better yet, check out this free workshop by my friends, Julie and Cody, over at Gold City Ventures to learn more about making money with printables!
13. Proofreader
If you can easily spot grammatical or typographical errors, proofreading could be for you. Fortunately, you don’t need to have a degree to become a proofreader. You just need to be able to demonstrate your skills.
As a proofreader, you read and correct text for grammar issues, punctuation errors, poor formatting, typographical errors and more. Online proofreaders can also specialize in proofreading legal or medical documents.
According to Glassdoor, proofreaders in the US make an average of $42,892 annually, with the top end of earners making over $66,000 per year.
How to Get Started
There’s a popular free 76-minute proofreading workshop you can sign up for to learn the skills you need to become a proofreader and how to get started. It’s worth checking out if you are looking to work from home and build your own freedom through proofreading.
Also, check out this list of companies that offer proofreading jobs for beginners!
14. Sell on Amazon FBA ( Private Label)
Interested to earn money as an online seller? Then, this could be for you!
Private labeling is when you create a product or have a manufacturer create it for you, and you put your own brand on it. With the Amazon FBA program, you can send your stocks to an Amazon warehouse and let Amazon fulfill your customers’ orders for you.
I am an Amazon FBA seller as well and this is at the top of my list of the best money-making opportunities for pregnant women for a few reasons. It’s flexible, scalable and can be operated by only one person. The income potential of a successful Amazon business is also amazing!
15. Sell on Amazon (Retail Arbitrage)
An easier way to sell on Amazon FBA is through retail arbitrage. This is when you buy products, such as name-brand items from stores and sell them on Amazon for a profit. Through the FBA program, you can send your stocks to an Amazon warehouse and let Amazon ship your items to your customers.
Like private label, retail arbitrage does require a starting capital and your profits would depend on how much you can invest into the business.
It’s possible to make a good income from retail arbitrage! Jessica Larrew from The Selling Family, for example, made $100,000 in profits in her first year selling on Amazon full-time.
How to Get Started
Check out Jessica Larrew’s free Amazon FBA Starter Course here!
16. Online Tutor
This is one of the best work-from-home jobs you can easily get into. All you need is an internet connection to start offering your tutoring services and earn money from what you already know.
However, if you want to work as an English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor or teacher, you may need a bachelor’s degree. ESL teachers can earn $26 per hour from home.
How to Get Started
Check out these companies that offer online tutoring jobs for beginners.
17. Sell Low-Content Books
This is perfect for pregnant women who are looking for a business idea without extensive investment.
What exactly are low-content books? Well, think of planners, notebooks, sketchbooks and workbooks. These are books with literally “low content” or that contain only a few words.
Basically, you create your books using tools like Canva, and send your designs to Amazon. Amazon will then print your books on demand and then deliver your books to your customers. You make a percentage of each sale you make on the platform.
How to Get Started
Check out my interview with Julie Coffman here to learn more about what low-content publishing is and how to get started.
18. Bookkeeper
This is perfect for expecting mothers who love working with numbers and have computer skills. As a bookkeeper, you help business owners record their financial transactions. You don’t need a bachelor’s degree to work as a bookkeeper, but familiarity of bookkeeping software may be required. You should also be detail-oriented, be able to enter the correct data and extremely organized.
How to Get Started
If you do not experience and skills and you are interested in this job, check out these free bookkeeping classes to learn if this is for you.
19. Tax Preparer
This is another great job that will only require you to work 4 months a year during the tax season. It’s a great option because, after all, everyone has to pay taxes.
This is a great service to offer in addition to bookkeeping. The good news is that like bookkeeping, you don’t need a special degree to become a tax preparer.
How to Get Started
You will need to get your PTIN or Preparer Tax Identification Number and EFIN or Electronic Filing Identification Number to be able to file taxes electronically.
You also need to comply with the regulations in your state to become a certified tax preparer.
There’s a free tax business workshop by Bookkeepers.com you can take to learn more about tax preparation. Bookkeepers.com has helped thousands of people start their own bookkeeping and tax preparation businesses from home.
20. Photographer
If you have a passion for photography, starting your own photography business may be for you. You can work from home and sell your photos online.
Here are some of the ways you can make money from photography:
- Selling stock photos online
- Creating a photo membership site
- Taking wedding or special occasions photos
- Selling feet pics online
- Posting your beautiful photos on Facebook and other social media and monetizing your channels
How to Get Started
If you are a complete beginner, check out online photography courses at Udemy and learn photography at your own pace. You may also want to join local workshops and build connections in your area.
21. Become a Freelancer
Have any skills in computer, graphic design, photo/video editing, product research, online marketing and more, you can also offer your services as a freelancer and get paid per hour.
How to Get Started
Join freelance sites like Freelancer.com, UpWork and Fiverr for freelance and part-time positions. Also, check out FlexJobs.
22. Start a YouTube Channel
If you love creating video content, then this could be one of the best ventures you can get into! It is free to start and can be very lucrative! The highest-earning channels even make millions of dollars per year! The drawback to YouTube is that it , like blogging, can take time to grow.
How to Get Started
YouTube is a search engine too so I’d suggest learning how to optimize your videos to it appears in the search results. Here are some affordable YouTube courses you can sign up for to learn more about YouTube SEO.
Other Ways to Make Money From Home
If you’re looking for quick ways to make money from home, here are some more ideas:
23. Test websites with Usertesting
24. Answer quick surveys and make extra cash!
- Swagbucks – Answer quick surveys and get a $5 Welcome Bonus!
- Branded Surveys – Get $5 Free for joining!
- MyPoints – Answer surveys, watch videos and search the web. Get a $5 bonus here.
- InboxDolars– Another survey site to sign up with for quick paid surveys.
- Rent out your extra space at home with Neighbor.
Related: Neighbor Review
Final Thoughts
As you can see, there are so many jobs for pregnant women that pay real money. Whether you’re looking to earn an extra income before your due date or you’re looking to leave your 9-5 to work from home, this list of jobs for expecting moms can help you find the right opportunities for you.
If you are still looking for more ideas though, I highly recommend exploring FlexJobs, a jobs site for flexible, remote jobs! Use the exclusive promo code FLEXLIFE to get up to 30% OFF the membership fee.
Also, check out the following posts for more ideas!
