{"id":100327,"date":"2020-11-11T07:15:16","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T07:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topdreamer.com\/?p=100327"},"modified":"2021-04-09T19:53:39","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T19:53:39","slug":"tips-for-juggling-work-and-life-as-a-new-mom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topdreamer.com\/tips-for-juggling-work-and-life-as-a-new-mom\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Juggling Work and Life as a New Mom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After weeks at home with your little one, bonding, and getting into the grooves of sleeping and feeding schedules that suit you and your new baby, the time will come when you must return to work. Returning to the routine<\/a> of reporting to the workplace each day may mean breathing, eating, and sleeping on the daily upkeep of a business, and completing your professional responsibilities. Hard-working employees devote their time and energy to their organization\u2019s growth and success, just like an active parent or guardian does for a child. Such commitment to your business and finesse as a working professional doesn\u2019t have to end once a new baby arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listed below are tips for new mothers that can help them transition back to working a hands-on career, and ensure that they maintain a balance of their personal and professional lives which they can handle with ease and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a plan for your child\u2019s care before you return to work.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best time to make and solidify childcare plans for your new baby, is while you\u2019re still at home on maternity leave. Contact people that you trust who will make a good caretaker for your new baby. Make an effort to ensure that the chosen caregiver\u2019s schedule can match your working hours. If your baby\u2019s regular caregiver can\u2019t watch them during your workday, have one or even two other trusted individuals in line as backup options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can ensure your babysitter will have all the necessary supplies and accessories to care for your new baby, by packing a diaper bag filled with diapers, baby wipes, bottles, food, pacifiers, blankets, extra clothes, and toys. Provide your babysitter with necessary contact information for your child\u2019s pediatrician in case emergencies arise, let them know your baby\u2019s feeding schedule, and do your best to have bottles of milk prepared in advance as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find products that can help with saving time.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a new mom preparing to go back to work, you may feel nervous that there won\u2019t be enough time to provide your baby with the breast milk they need. Pumping bras\u2014specifically hands-free pumping bras\u2014can save you time during a pumping session. With a hands free pumping bra<\/a>, busy moms can relax or complete other tasks while using their breast pump. The patented hands-free pumping bra from Simple Wishes, for example, is a favorite of working mothers. Bras from this brand are compatible with pump parts such as pump flanges and breast pumps from other brands, such as Ameda, Medela, Lansinoh, and Spectra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The size of this pumping bra is adjustable with a zipper and openings in the front. A high-quality velcro and spandex blend creates a stretchy fabric that can sustain a perfect fit, and support a nursing mother\u2019s size changes over time. The material used in these bras helps support the breast pump and maintain a tight seal of the pump flanges. Straps included with this pumping bra can provide extra support for bottles that fill with the breast milk\u2019s weight and help avoid milk spillage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether the bra you need is a pumping bra that can convert to a regular bra, sports bra, or nursing bra, acquiring the right bra can help working and new moms become pros at saving time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get insurance to protect and care for yourself and your growing family.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Following the birth of a new baby, mothers and their young children will require a lot of postnatal care. For this reason, mothers should explore health insurance options that will cover what they and their baby need. Finding the best health insurance policy can be a time-consuming task, which is why it\u2019s beneficial for parents to begin searching for insurance ahead of their baby\u2019s birth, or early on during maternity leave. As a result, this essential but potentially tedious task won\u2019t interfere with work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the time off before returning to work, mothers should consider exploring health insurance options that will cover what they and their baby need. Mothers who already have a health insurance plan can see if their coverage allows them to add their newborn to an existing insurance plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other types of insurance, such as homeowner\u2019s insurance, life insurance, and auto insurance, are crucial to have, too, as they can provide personal injury and financial protection for families, their possessions, and their assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example,\u00a0comprehensive car insurance<\/a>\u00a0can provide coverage for auto repairs needed after withstanding storm damage or a car accident that may have also resulted in bodily injury, therefore incurring expensive medical bills. Similarly, homeowner\u2019s insurance can cover your property against damage or theft. Furthermore, insurance options are available for renters, which landlords of apartment communities may require their tenants to obtain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consult professionals who specialize in the services you and your family may need.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before or after the arrival of a new baby, you could decide that your growing family needs more room, and may need to move to a bigger home. Should you commit to such a monumental decision, it\u2019s essential to have plans in place to make moving from one property to another as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A professional realtor can optimize the home buying process in a way that allows new mothers to spend more time focusing on caring for their baby and getting back to work. Real estate agents have insight into current market conditions and access to comprehensive lists of homes. As the link between home sellers and prospective homebuyers, real estate agents handle phone calls and paperwork, arrange times for showings and walk-throughs, and negotiate offers. New parents can leave such tasks to the professionals while juggling work and finding balance with their parental duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A local real estate agent is the best choice, as they can give you insights into residential neighborhoods, which enables you to make informed decisions that fit your wants, needs, and lifestyle. For instance, Texas homebuyers should consider hiring an agent from a Texas realty company, such as Venterra Realty<\/a>, based in Austin. Venterra Realty is renowned for being an excellent workplace for people of color, women, and professionals of all orientations and ages. This realty management company has an environment that encourages employee growth, learning, excitement, and engagement, a culture that recognizes and appreciates diversity and prioritizes customer service and satisfaction. Professionals at this realty company know the importance of meeting homebuyers\u2019 diverse needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take time to care for yourself.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Practicing self-care is essential for working moms. Working moms must be in the best physical, emotional, and mental shape possible to return to work, balance their new maternal responsibilities, and have time for themselves. Working moms should do their best to eat well, exercise, find a hobby they enjoy, set a bedtime routine, and rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As noted by the American Psychiatric Association, pregnancy, maternity leave, and juggling motherhood with work can be stressful for some women<\/a> and lead to postpartum depression in some cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To take care of oneself mentally, and learn healthy ways to cope with being a working mom, new mothers should consider consulting a therapist or mental health professional. Seeking help from a qualified mental health professional can be a good idea if you\u2019re experiencing stress, psychological violence, racial trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse, substance abuse, or other circumstances that impair your total well-being. Mental health services such as WithTherapy<\/a>\u2014a therapist-matching website\u2014can help busy moms connect with a psychologist, therapist, or social worker they\u2019re comfortable with who can help them understand their mental health needs, and learn how to cope healthily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking care of a new baby and going back to work can take over your time and thoughts, so it\u2019s vital to replenish the energy you need to be a working mom and create a self-focused plan that suits you<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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