5 Tips for a Smooth Transition Back to Work After Having a Baby
Having a baby can turn your world upside down, and going back to work after having a baby can be an equally challenging endeavor. Not only will you have to keep up with your job-related responsibilities, but your child-related ones, as well. If your maternity leave is coming to an end, here are a few things you can do to make your transition back to work as easy on yourself as possible.
If you've been given a generous maternity leave (say, three to six months or longer), you might think you can wait until it's winding down to figure out your child care situation. Not so fast. Because there are strict laws about provider-to-infant ratios at registered day care centers, you may come to find that all of your local facilities have a waiting list. And if you don't get on it as early as possible, you may run out of options as your return date looms. Similarly, if you're planning to get a nanny, you'll need time to interview prospective candidates. Though the last thing you probably want to do during your first two weeks of leave is spend time calling child care providers, know that the earlier you start, the less stress you'll encounter down the line.
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