Should You Go Back to Work After Baby? An Undecided Mom's Checklist

If you're reading this while you're still pregnant, wait and see. If you've already had a few weeks with your new baby, think about how you feel about being home (knowing that everything changes and the newborn stage doesn't last forever).

For most moms, maternity leave is full of mixed emotions — it's exhausting, exhilarating, satisfying, and frustrating all at once. But if you already feel like you miss the sense of independence and accomplishment that came with working, that's something to keep in mind.