Going back to work

Going back to work after having a baby is a financial necessity for many women and for others it's a way to stay on the career ladder or simply a way to have a life outside of motherhood. But deciding what's best for you and your family can be difficult - we explore your options.

•   Working full-time
•   Working part-time in the office
•   Working part-time from home
•   Working freelance

Where to next?

•   Read babyworld's pages on returning to work after having a baby, including how to prepare yourself and how to prepare your baby for your return to work
•   Read about the various childcare options available to you and how to decide which is the best for you and your family
•   Share your own experiences of going back to work on our working mums discussion forum
•   Read other babyworld features