No one warns you how emotional going back to work after baby really is - the daycare drop-offs, the mom guilt, the identity crisis, the baby brain… it’s a lot. In this week’s episode, Amanda & Jessie get real about what it’s actually like to return to work after maternity leave - from the mental prep and the daycare germs to the guilt of loving your job and missing your baby at the same time. We talk about:• How to mentally prepare for that first week back• Building trust with daycare and letting go of control• Setting work boundaries without apologizing• Handling mom guilt and the grief of maternity leave ending• Our survival tips (and honest breakdown moments) If you’ve ever cried in your car after daycare drop-off, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen to Baby Then What - the podcast for moms figuring it out one chaotic day at a time. Catch up on all episodes from pregnancy to postpartum to toddler life and beyond. Amazon Faves Instagram: @baby.then.what YouTube: Baby Then What Resources & Guides: www.babythenwhat.com going back to work after baby, postpartum return to work, daycare transition, working mom podcast, mom guilt, motherhood identity, maternity leave, daycare drop-off, new mom advice, first week back at work, mom life balance, working motherhood, career after kids, postpartum mental health, stay-at-home vs working mom, self-care for moms, balancing work and motherhood, emotional side of going back to work, baby then what podcast, toronto moms podcast, canadian motherhood podcast
