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You have spent the last few months taking care of your baby and building a bond, but now it is time to go back to work. Along with the excitement of going back to work after childbirth, you may also feel scared and anxious about leaving your child in someone else’s care. This, together with mom's guilt, makes the process more challenging. But, with time, you will be able to juggle your work and baby responsibilities smoothly.
Your decision of going back to work after childbirth will depend on a number of factors, including your own work and family circumstances and how well your child adapts to change.
a. Plan your work schedule:
Plan your schedule as per your childcare arrangements, travel time, and any leave that you might need in case your child is sick. If possible, choose to work from home or part-time or flexi-hours work to keep up with your child’s schedule.
b. Select childcare services:
If you feel that you cannot work from home or part-time and no one else can take good care of the baby in your absence, you should consider childcare services.
The appropriate age to send your baby to childcare depends on your work schedule and your child. Childcare services accept children between six months and six years of age. Selecting a childcare service should be based on the following factors:
c. Schedule your time:
When you get home from work, you will have home chores to complete. Design a routine for child care before going back to work that fits your family and your baby’s needs. If possible, avoid bringing your work home.
d. Do not forget yourself:
Eat healthy meals and get enough sleep. Plan for activities that help you relax – go for a short walk, do yoga, or read a book.
e. Share responsibilities:
Communicate with your partner and work as a team to care for your child and manage the housework. Prioritize your household chores and divide them evenly. Discuss who can take time off if your child falls ill.
f. Plan your baby’s meals:
If you are breastfeeding, establish a breastmilk pumping routine for child care before going back to work, so your body gets used to the pump and you can produce enough milk. The milk can be stored in a freezer and used to feed your baby when you are at work.
If your baby is eating solid foods, prepare meals in advance. Check if you can pump in a quiet and comfortable area at your workplace and store the milk for later use.
Although you may feel anxious, nervous, and guilty about not being with your baby, stay calm as your baby picks up on your emotions. Follow all the returning to work after maternity leave tips and all the routines before going back to work after childbirth.
It’s just a matter of time until your baby gets used to you working. Come home and cuddle your baby to melt all the day’s stress away.
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