You have stuffed the freezer full of breast milk, your nanny has been given a minute-by minute checklist of what your baby needs, you have even bought yourself a new “going back to work” outfit - you are ready to return to your desk. But are you prepared for how you will actually feel on the day?
MIXED EMOTIONS
For some mothers, the thought of going back to work leaves a hollow feeling in the pit of their stomachs, while there are just as many mothers who are desperate for some adult conversation, and feeling ambivalent is perfectly natural. As are feelings of guilt about leaving your baby, or guilt that you’re actually excited about some time away from poo nappies and baby babble. You may even feel jealous of the time your caregiver will spend with your little one. “The key,” says psychologist Dr Georgiana Greenwood, “is to embrace your decision and try to deal with any mixed emotions before your first day back
