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Being a working mum
Worried about leaving your baby when you go back to work? We have the answers
So the honeymoon period since the birth of your baby is drawing to a close and you're soon to return to work. It can seem a daunting prospect for many mums, especially now that you can have up to a year off after the birth. A lot can change in this time, and you'll probably have mixed feelings about re-starting your career.
Getting ahead of the game
It will certainly pay to 'keep your hand in' with your employer and colleagues in the run-up to your return to work, so make sure you receive any company or industry publications that can get you back up to speed, and try to keep in regular contact with your workplace for the month or so before you rejoin.
Find out in advance what position you'll be returning to; it may not be the same job you left, but it must by law be on the same pay scale pro rata and at the same level of seniority. Do your homework before you start your role so that you can be confident you know the state of play. If it's a new position to you, try to visit your workplace in advance and talk to people who have been in the role before.
Coping with negative feelings
You may be returning to work out of necessity when what you'd rather do is stay home with your baby. If you have feelings of guilt about leaving him, though, remember that you are doing your best for the family as a whole by earning much-needed money, and that your baby will benefit from this. As long as you have sorted out childcare you're happy with, and have been through some 'settling in' visits, there's no reason to think your baby will be pining for you: babies are very resilient and adaptable, and even if he screams when you first leave him, he'll almost certainly settle within a very short time of you going.1 | 2 | next
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