Returning to work poses challenges for new mothers who will juggle even more responsibilities.  Here are tips to help ease your transition:

• Try to schedule your return date for mid-week to make your first week back a short one.
• Talk with your boss about your duties and any required flexibility you may need when you return. If you do this before your maternity leave begins, you'll be more comfortable returning.

Be prepared
If you're going to be a working mom, you'll want tomake preparations before you go back to work — from finding a childcare provider to communicating with your employer about your new needs.

How do working moms do it?
If you're a new mother planning to return to work, you may be wondering just how you're going to manage everything successfully.

You can still breastfeed
As you return to work after maternity leave, you may wish tocontinue providing breast milk for your baby. Here's helpful information.