Working Mothers

The fact is, every mother is a working mom. But, for mothers who work outside the home, juggling career and family brings special challenges and concerns. Our helpful resources, information, and tips will make the balancing act a little easier. Telling Your Employer You're Pregnant Negotiating Maternity Leave To Stay at Home or Return to Work? Manage Your Time in Ten Steps

Pregnant and Working Expectant mothers will appreciate these tips for dealing with stress and pregnancy at work. Announcing Your Pregnancy at Work Telling Your Employer You're Pregnant You're Pregnant: Breaking the News to Your Insurance Company Pregnancy for the Professional Woman Dealing with Being Pregnant While Working Coping with Common Discomforts During Pregnancy Creating a More Comfortable Workspace During Pregnancy Working Moms-to-Be: How to Remain Professional When You're Not Feeling Well Working Moms-to-Be: Prenatal Checkups Physically Strenuous or Hazardous Work During Pregnancy Breastfeeding and the Working Woman Working Moms-to-Be: Preparing for the Hospital More on Pregnancy Managing Your Maternity Leave Find tips on negotiating and getting the maternity leave that best fits your lifestyle. Negotiating Maternity Leave The Laws Surrounding Maternity Leave Maternity Leave Policy Worksheet Sample Maternity Leave Agreement Managing Your Maternity Leave Maternity Leave and Stay-at-Home Moms Deciding to Work or Stay Home To work or stay home? Consider the pros and cons — for moms and for kids. Deciding to Work After Baby Is Born Motherhood: Making Choices About Working The Price of Motherhood Are You Married to Your Work or Your Spouse? Working Moms Found Not Guilty! Do Working Moms Make Better Moms? To Stay at Home or Return to Work? Will Working from Home Work for You? The New Mom Dilemma: Stay at Home or Return to Work? Staying at Home: It's Not All About Cooking and Cleaning Working Outside the Home Learn how to balance motherhood with working outside the home. Making It Work to Work Juggling Career and Family Juggling Motherhood and Work New Moms Returning to Work Overcoming Back-to-Work Anxieties for New Moms Separation Anxiety: When New Moms Return to Work Postpartum Recovery for Working Moms When Your Job and Motherhood Don't Mix Back-to-Work Tips A Sample Plan for Hectic Workdays Mother's Helpers All the resources a busy mom needs — at your fingertips! Day Care/Child Care Busy Mom's Toolkit Manage Your Time in 10 Steps Finding the Right Babysitter Health and Nutrition for Moms Feeling Good Naturally Working Mothers: Organizing Your Life Managing Your Work and Childcare Stress Relief for Parents Try these tips to restore your focus, calm, and sanity! Finding Focus Chilling Out Calming Down Creating Meaning Acknowledging Abundance Effects of Stress on Health and the Body Five Quick and Effective Relaxation Techniques Guidelines for Coping with Stress Keeping a Basic Balance in Your Life Stress Reducers for Working Moms-to-Be Expert Advice Read our experts' answers to frequently asked questions. The Busy Parent's Guide to Raising Successful Students What if I can't be home around-the-clock to breastfeed? Why is my son suddenly telling me to stay home from work? What Works Try these tips from other busy parents! Organizing Parent Support Systems Stress-Relievers for Busy Moms