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Motherhood is a life-changing experience, but it shouldn’t mean putting your career on hold. Many women face challenges when returning to work after having a baby, from balancing responsibilities to overcoming self-doubt. maternal leave isnt just a break from work; its an intense period of onboarding for one one of life’s toughest roles: perenting. From sleppless nights to feeding every two hours. it’s demanding job with no training and returning to work after this whirlwind requires planning , disciplie and workplace support. Things you should know  while decising to work.

 

  • Set realistic expectations: Understand that balancing work and
    motherhood is challenging
  • Seek support: Connect with colleagues, friends, and family members
    who can offer emotional support.
  • Focus on the positive: Remind yourself of the benefits of working,
    such as financial independence and adult interaction.

 

Remember, it’s okay to take time to adjust, and your feelings will evolve as you navigate this new chapter.

Better Now

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Unless you’re planning an extended break from work, I strongly advise new moms against delaying their return by a few weeks or months. The common assumption that a 9-month-old or 1.5-year-old baby will be easier to leave at home is misleading. In reality, babies require increasingly more attention with each passing day.

By returning to work sooner, you and your baby can navigate this transition together, establishing a routine and adapting to separation gradually. This reduces potential separation anxiety for both of you. In contrast, delaying your return can make the transition more challenging.

 

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Finding Your Footing: Returning to Work After Having a Bab

The first month back at work can be overwhelming. You’ll likely face challenges  1)Finding the perfect caregiver for your baby

2) Navigating emotional ups and downs, worrying about your baby’s well-being without you

3) Transitioning from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding while balancing work

Given these adjustments, it’s common to struggle with focus at work initially. To ease this transition, consider staying with your current employer. Your familiarity with the role, comfortable relationships with managers and colleagues, and established support system will help you regain your footing.

Avoid adding unnecessary stress by changing jobs or roles immediately after maternity leave. Stay within your comfort zone, especially during this significant life adjustment with your new tiny human.

Better now than later

Unless the new mom is planning to take an elongated break from work, I would highly recommend that moms should not delay by a few weeks/months believing that the 9 months or 1.5 years old baby would be fine to leave at home. My experience in parenting journey is that with each passing day, the baby needs more attention. If you are planning to join work back, it’s better to do it now, than a little later, when you and baby would learn to co manage this situation together.

 

Sail in your comfort zone

he first month back at work was difficult. Mainly, because I couldn’t find a nanny to take care of my baby. Moreover, I didn’t want to leave my baby with anyone for an hour or more. I think I hardly could focus on work during my first couple of weeks. But because I am already very comfortable in my role and share a great rapport with my manager and colleagues, I was able to manage. So my first learning is that don’t change your job or role immediately post maternity break. Don’t put yourself too far away from your comfort zone as you are already sailing in new waters with another tiny human.

Trust Yourself

 had heard stories of holding baby all night when the babies are not well, and then going to office next day. I used to be scared. How am I every gonna manage all of this craziness at home. Well, there are certainly days and nights when the baby needs you continuously, but, thankfully, those are rare occasions. I have also wondered if I will be able to perform at my best again at work given that now my attention is divided between my baby and work. I realized that I have been able to give more than 100% in last few weeks. Of course, I have help from nanny and family members. But, also because, I feel more confident than ever. I have become super efficient and productive. I know that I have to give some of my time to the baby during work hours, I try to waste minimum time on gossip or other non-productive things.

Ask for help

I have been lucky to have colleagues who I can reach out to for support. I have asked my team to fill in for me if I had to take an impromptu leave ever. I have also created a supportive ecosystem at home where I can rely on a few neighbours to help me with hoursehold chores or feeding baby if I need. I have learnt that people are more than happy to extend help especially when there is a cute baby involve

Dont try to know all the answers

I still have not figured out the work-life balance, the perfect parenting techniques or the best leadership style. I make mistakes on a daily basis as a mom and as a professional. Every day I am learning to be a better team leader at work and mom at home. My baby had a cough situation just this week, and I didn’t know how to handle. I took break from work and gave all my time to the baby. I am really happy that I am learning and getting better.

Dear Moms, trust yourself more than anyone else. If you want to join work back because it makes you happy or it gives you financial security, go ahead. If you want to take break from work because you want to give full attention to your baby, go ahead. Parenting is a deeply exhausting journey. You might feel very alone many many times. You might feel helpless. There might be enormous work pressure. There could be piles of deliverables pending on you. Your baby might get hurt because of your mistake. But, what fun is life if everything was super duper easy. You deserve to celebrate each day if you are a mom.

I also want to acknowledge that I am privileged to have an extremely supporting group of colleagues, and have a job that can be done from home. I do hope that professionals out there become more sensitive to new moms and dads, and lend a helping hand as often as they can.