As a mother with a full-time career as a program administrator at a community mental health center, I know firsthand the challenges that often come with balancing motherhood and work. I remember the anxiety of returning to the office when my baby was just 2 months old. I still felt like I did not know what to expect and was still waiting for my life to go back to “normal”. However, I quickly discovered that when I became a mother, I joined a new community; a community of women that support each other. While the adjustment back to work took time, having the support from my colleagues and other mothers made a difference.
Supporting Maternal Mental Health in the Workplace: Policies, Practices, and Culture Change
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