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Returning to Work After Baby: Emotional and Practical Tips
How to navigate the transition back to work.
Going back to work is hard. Here's how to make it easier.
Before You Go Back
- Do a trial run with childcare
- Practice your new morning routine
- Prep freezer meals
- Stock up on easy grab-and-go breakfasts
- Set up your pumping station at work
Emotional Preparation
- It's normal to have mixed feelings
- Guilt doesn't mean you're making the wrong choice
- Many babies thrive in childcare
- The first week is the hardest
Practical Tips
- Lay out clothes the night before
- Have backup childcare plans
- Keep extra supplies at daycare
- FaceTime during lunch if you can