Avoiding Mommy Guilt When Returning To Work

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(NAPSA)—Motherhoodis a great joy, but caringfor a child brings many tough choices and decisions that canleadto stress andfeelings of mommyguilt. One of the largest stressors many new momshaveto deal with is attemptingto re-enter the workforce. Accordingto a recent survey conducted online by Harris Interactive, 75 percent of new moms return to work post-baby. Momsreentering the workforce face a variety of obstacles and pressure including balancingfulfilling duties at homeandperformingin the workplace. Michelle LaRowe, a return-towork expert and the author of “Working Mom's 411,” shares lips andtricks to help every busy mom ease back into working. If you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t take care of anyoneelse. Set your alarm 15 minutes before everyoneelse's to haveyourcoffee in peace. If you can’t hit the gym, take a brisk walk during your lunch break. If you aren’t meeting your needs, you won't be able to meet the needsofothers. Guilt is mommyversal. Whether you are a working mom, stay-at-home mom or work-fromhome mom,guilt is mommyversal. Just because you feel guilty doesn't mean you are.If you've made the rightchoice for your family, do yourself and your baby a favor— let goof the guilt. Amomtourageis a necessity. Now is the time to find out who and what can makeyourlife easier (especially child care you can trust). Whether outsourcing the pet walking or ordering groceries online, find dependable ways to give yourself moretimein your day to spend with your family. If you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t take care of anyone else. Set your alarm 15 minutes before everyone else’s to have your coffee in peace. According to the survey, 42 pervent vf new moms who plan to return to work are worried about feeding their child. A great way to alleviatethis stress is to formulate a feeding plan. Some moms also find that substituting or supplementing breast milk with infant formula can makethe transition into a working mom much easier. If you decide to choose that route, be smart about it. In the case cf baby formula,skimping on price does not mean skimping on quality. The FDAstrictly regulates infant formula to keep babies safe. Moms can rest assured knowing that store brand formulas, like Walmart’s Parent’s Choice Infant Formula, have to meetstrict FDA guidelines and regulations. Parent's Choice and otherstore brand formulas cancost up to half of what brand-nameformulascost and are nutritionally comparable. This switch alone can save moms up to $600 a year and maybe even payfor someof that momtourage! Visit www.parentschoicefor mula.com and www.storebrand formula.com for moreinformation.