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Postpartum recovery, returning to work, the mental load, custody basics and finding your people.
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Legal rightsChild Custody Basics for Mothers: How Decisions Are Made and How to PrepareIn most countries, custody decisions are based on the 'best interests of the child', looking at factors such as each parent's car… Work & businessFlexible and remote work for mothers: how to find it and make it workFlexible and remote work for mothers includes part-time roles, school-hours jobs, job shares, compressed weeks, freelance work an… Work & businessGoing back to work after maternity leave: how to make it work for youGoing back to work after maternity leave goes more smoothly if you plan childcare and a settling-in period early, talk to your em… Health & bodyPostpartum depression or baby blues? How to tell the difference and get supportThe baby blues are very common feelings of tearfulness, mood swings and anxiety that start in the first few days after birth and…
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