The first week back at work Your emotion.

How to cope with first day back at work after maternity leave. If you took additional maternity leave AML and stayed off longer than 26 weeks you should usually be given your old job back. If possible phase in your babys schedule the week before you begin work. Some days there just isnt time but your first one back is not one of them.

You can give notice for leave and pay together in the 15th week before your baby is due. This will help your child get familiar with the routine and reduce. It wont be long until youll find your groove and settle in to a new routine.

The Day You Return to Work After Maternity Leave. This will make the transition easier for both of you. That first day back might feel a little hecticthats to be expected.

It may be a good idea to ask your work team to pitch in for a nice welcome back card and gift to give the new mother on her first day back. If you do find yourself feeling particularly anxious on the first day back at work practising deep breathing can help to reduce these feelings Lidbetter says. First as you venture back to the office let your community at work support you.

Set up meetings during the first few weeks back with all your key stakeholdersdirect reports your manager other colleagues with whom you work. Stay in touch with a work friend while youre off. Resist the temptation to make your first day back in the office a Monday.

This is about easing yourself back in and youll probably find you need the break after being out of the work mind-set for a while. Take it slower at first until you start to adjust to your new super powers as a working mama. Talk to Your Boss.