This Is the Newsletter Every Pregnant Working Woman Needs In Her Inbox

This Is the Newsletter Every Pregnant Working Woman Needs In zu sich Inbox If youre a first-time mom-to-be, youve probably been reading your fair share of advice on what to expect both physically and emotionally. But were willing to bet youre probably feeling a lot less prepared to tackle these changes in conjunction with your career. Whether youve decided youre going to take a break from work post-baby or you know youd like to get back to the office as soon as youre physically able, its pretty tough to anticipate how youll feel as you get through each work week, much less what youll want by the time baby actually arrives. Even if you dont feel like your pregnancy will have much effect on how you feel about work, its hard to control or anticipate how your employer or manager might react. Perhaps youre notlage being offered the flexibility or paid maternity leave you might need, or maybe youll feel like youre being judged differently now that youre pregnant or when you return to work as a new mom.Thats why Fairygodboss launched the first-ever Pregnancy Week-By Week guide focused on work and your career, a weekly e-newsletter that provides mamas-to-be with career tips and anecdotes from hundreds of women, in all kinds of industries, whove been there. You can simply sign up by entering your contact info and due date, and youll then receive carefully curated advice each week, depending on where you are in your pregnancy, to help you navigate this transition in the workplace. Get The Pregnancy Week-By-Week Guide In Your InboxHere are 11 of the tips and themes youll get the deets on1. Theres not one right time to tell your boss youre pregnant, though many women opt to have the convo around their 12-week mark and some strongly suggest not waiting until the last possible moment.2. If youve always prioritized your career, youre bound to have mixed feelings about your pregnancy and thats totally normal.3. If youre not sure of what your companys maternity leave policy is, there are ways to get clued in before telling your boss your big news.4. You may feel like youll have a lot of extra time on your hands while youre on leave, but dont give yourself an ambitious to-do list. Despite your best intentions, you dont know if you can be available, especially if youve never had a child before. 5. You will have a much easier time (both in the long and short run) if you emphasize co-parenting and sharing care-taking responsibilities early on.6.Postpartum flaute affects about 20% of women and if youre one of them, you should know that its a medical condition for which you should feel no shame, but it will require management, especially if you go back to work.7. If you can manage it, its probably better to stay a little bit in touch with your colleagues at least a bit when youre out on leave, but there are smart ways to draw the line. 8. If you have doubts about returning to work post-leave, dont stress or feel guilty.9. You may feel alone or isolated beca use youre dying to get back to work...and thats perfectly fine, too.10.Pumping is pretty much a full-time job youve gotta buy the right equipment, prepare, and even practice before you go back to work.11. You will probably miss your baby like crazy when youre back at work and suffer from sleep deprivation at the same time but there are ways to cope.Your experience will not be identical to anyone elses, but that doesnt mean you should feel isolated as you work through this transition period. Whether or not you have friends or colleagues who are in the same boat, its always helpful to hear from other mamas particularly those who have juggled pregnancy and leave while also figuring out their next career step. If you give yourself the time and space to get informed, youll be more comfortable and confident as you navigate on your pregnancy and your potential return to work.Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer