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Episode 057 - Life After Materity Leave
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When the time comes to return to work after the birth of a child, how many women can say that they feel genuinely ready?
Not just physically, although that's certainly an important factor, but emotionally prepared and comfortable to leave their newborn for long stretches during the day with someone else.
For those of us who have been through the process, we know how stressful and emotionally taxing it can be.
Enter Lauren Brody Smith, author of The Fifth Trimester - The Working Mom’s Guide To Style, Sanity & Big Success After Baby.
In today's episode, I'm speaking with Lauren in depth about her strategies for returning to your job after maternity leave, how to physically and mentally prepare yourself in the days before going back, and the importance of openness, honesty and support in the workplace.
107 episodes
Manage episode 184555341 series 1203753
When the time comes to return to work after the birth of a child, how many women can say that they feel genuinely ready?
Not just physically, although that's certainly an important factor, but emotionally prepared and comfortable to leave their newborn for long stretches during the day with someone else.
For those of us who have been through the process, we know how stressful and emotionally taxing it can be.
Enter Lauren Brody Smith, author of The Fifth Trimester - The Working Mom’s Guide To Style, Sanity & Big Success After Baby.
In today's episode, I'm speaking with Lauren in depth about her strategies for returning to your job after maternity leave, how to physically and mentally prepare yourself in the days before going back, and the importance of openness, honesty and support in the workplace.
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