Returning to Work After Baby: Emotional and Practical Tips

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