num_pages: 192
description: Having a baby is a life-changing experience. Most new mothers can hardly imagine having time for anything else during the first few totally time-consuming weeks. So what happens when you go back to work? How do parents strike a balance in their lives between a career and running a stable home? What are the obstacles you may encounter, and what are some solutions? Your Baby &amp; Your Work will help you decide what is best for you and your family. Sharing their experiences, dozens of parents who have survived this pivotal time help you consider the many options open to you. Their real-life experiences give both the pros and cons of various childcare choices, including help from a family member, nanny, day-care center, certified (or not) childcare home, au pair or friend. They've tried all work options including working full time, part time, from home, sharing a job, free lancing, role reversal and not working outside the home at all. Helpful forms and guidelines are included, from a nanny application (and suggested interview questions) to checklists for negotiating flexibility at work and handling stress. Parents discuss the changes in family relationships and offer time-saving ideas. A chapter presents helpful suggestions for breastfeeding after you return to work, and another covers the different care needs of a toddler or school-age child. Your Baby &amp; Your Work lets you share the experiences of dozens of parents as you learn to balance your life.
language: English
title: Your Baby & Your Work
titlecomplete: Your Baby & Your Work (National Childbirth Trust Guide)
publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books