Once your baby arrives, you may be hoping to escape the office and stay home with your little one. But how do you know if you can afford not to go back to work once your maternity leave is over?
If you're a working mom-to-be, chances are you're hoping to take some maternity leave to spend time with your new baby. What should you ask your employer before you go? See more »
If you hadn't just delivered a 9-pound baby, you'd be walking the dog, dusting the end tables and baking cupcakes for your first grader's school bake sale. Let your in-laws lend a hand -- they'll be glad to help if you give them a specific task. Here are 10. See more »
Few new moms are able to nab the quality sleep they need, but maternity leave may be a good time to try. How can you squeeze in a little extra sleep while taking care of a newborn? See more »
As you enjoy maternity leave, you'll be expected to supply updates on your baby to those outside your family, and some people will be more interested than others. How should you talk to other adults while you're on maternity leave? See more »
Maternity leave is a time that's sure to be extraordinary, joyful, exhausting and frustrating -- often all at the same time. There's so much to do that many moms take on more than they can handle. See more »
The decision to return to work after having a child can be agonizing for many women, but is staying home the right option for you? How do you know what's best for you and your family? See more »
Maternity leave is an important time for mothers to bond with their newborns and get into the swing of motherhood. While many companies offer some type of leave, it can vary quite a bit from company to company. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of maternity leave! See more »
Once your baby arrives, you may be hoping to escape the office and stay home with your little one. But how do you know if you can afford not to go back to work once your maternity leave is over? See more »
One of the hardest parts of motherhood is tearing yourself away from your new baby to head back to work. Why does maternity leave end just when things are getting good? See more »
Having a baby changes everything. Your social life temporarily goes on hold while you adjust to a new lifestyle and routine. But don't forget to take some 'me time' every now and then. Can you remember the last time you talked to another grown-up? See more »
