If you took additional maternity leave AML and stayed off longer than 26 weeks you should usually be given your old job back.

How to cope with first day back at work after maternity leave. All big transitions take some adjustment. Use holiday accrued during your maternity leave to phase in a return to work gradually building up to your working week. This will help your child get familiar with the routine and reduce.

Start your baby in child care or have your mom or a sitter begin on-the-job training several days to a week before you return. 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. Some days there just isnt time but your first one back is not one of them.

A Thursday or Friday return date will allow you to have the weekend to recalibrate and fix any potential issues with childcare scheduling etc. Talk to Your Boss. Take it slower at first until you start to adjust to your new super powers as a working mama.

You can give notice for leave and pay together in the 15th week before your baby is due. You probably wont be able to get to everything right away and thats okay. The Day You Return to Work After Maternity Leave.

It will help you feel less tired emotionally and physically. Mindfulness being aware of your surroundings can help you stay in the moment and improve your mental well-being. Instead prioritize your most important tasks.

The first week back at work can be hugely overwhelming and stressful. Aim to go back to the office late in the week. Block off time on your calendar to go through emails that need immediate attention.