Maternity leave quotes

My maternity leave has come to an end with a huge mix of emotions. Fear, guilt, worry and sadness.

Even now, I remember the bittersweet day I returned to the office after maternity leave. Leaving my little one after those precious months of cuddles and coos felt like leaving a piece of myself behind. But onto new adventures, and I knew these moments of separation would make coming home all the sweeter. Sending love to all the mamas out there❤️❤️

How long did you get for your maternity leave? Maternity leave shouldn’t feel like a country lottery. If your government supports it—great, you can nurture your child without the constant stress of making ends meet or the pressures from employers to return to your role too soon. But for so many mums, the lack of standardised maternity leave means being forced to choose between family and financial stability. It’s time for change. Maternity leave isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. Every mu...

Ever since I found out I was pregnant, I started counting down the days until I was going to be on maternity leave. I couldn’t wait. Two days before my last day, they asked me to stay three m…

Tips: What NOT to say to someone returning from maternity leave

Dear Momma Who Just Went Back to Work, I see you, and I know today is a tough one. You’ve known this day was coming since the moment you held that sweet baby in your arms. You’ve had a mini countdown in the back of your head the entire time, knowing that the days of being with your baby 24/7 were numbered. Maybe you’ve dreaded this day. Maybe part of you has looked forward to it because you miss your old... Read more »

Things to do while on maternity leave

Free and Funny Workplace Ecard: Maternity Leave: It's like your free but you're not. You don't have to deal with whining adults, but you do have to go through labor. I'll take labor. Create and send your own custom Workplace ecard.

Feeling mom guilt about returning to the workforce? Here are 12 tips for moms going back to work after maternity leave, or even 10 years.

End of maternity leave poem - A poem for all the mummies going back to work after maternity leave or sending their child to nursery for the first time.

A poem to give new mums a little extra courage to make it through their first emotional week back at work after maternity leave...

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My maternity leave officially starts today. Just over a year off to spend with our little bambino! Xx

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