eturning to work after maternity leave can feel like stepping into an entirely new world. You’ve just gone through one of the most transformative experiences of your life—growing, birthing, and bonding with a tiny human—and now you’re expected to jump back into emails, meetings, deadlines, and perhaps even rush-hour traffic.

I remember my first day back to work after my second was born, I vividly remember staring at the copier thinking “I only got 4 hours of broken sleep last night, how am I going to do this, I am so tired”.

Balancing work and motherhood can feel like spinning plates while riding a unicycle—blindfolded. If you’re a postpartum mom returning to work, you're likely managing sleep deprivation, feeding schedules, emotional changes, and a job that doesn’t pause for diaper blowouts. It’s no surprise that stress and burnout are common among working moms. But here's the good news: you’re not alone, and there are ways to make this balancing act feel less overwhelming.