Introduction Going back to work after having a baby is one of the most emotional transitions a mom can face. You’ve just spent weeks—or months—wrapped up in the rhythm of newborn life: late-night feedings, daytime cuddles, diaper changes, and tiny milestones that feel monumental. Then suddenly, your world shifts again, and you’re preparing to step back into an environment that may feel both familiar and completely foreign. It’s normal to feel a swirl of emotions. Some moms are eager for adult conversation and structure again. Others are heartbroken to leave their little one in someone else’s care. Most feel a…