Ask an expert is our weekly column dedicated to helping readers overcome problems at work and get ahead in their careers. This week, Parents at Work chief executive Emma Walsh helps a first-time mum return to work.
The problem: I’m going back to work in two months after having my first child, and I don’t know how it’s going to work. My child is still waking me up a few times a night, my brain only thinks about my family, and my job requires initiative and creativity. How do I get back into gear, and how will my baby survive without me?