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Getting ready to head back to work

Going back to the 9 to 5 can be daunting, but there are ways to make it work for you and your tot

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Posted: 24 April 2012
by Liz Stansfield

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Ask around at baby group and you’ll be hard pushed to find a mum who isn’t a bit scared by the thought of going back to work. “It can be incredibly emotional leaving your baby,” says Gillian Nissim, founder of www.workingmums.co.uk. “Some mums feel guilty about it and others feel less confident about being in an office since having a baby.”

If you’re about to head back to the working world, don’t panic just yet. With a little planning, it can be a breeze for all involved.

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