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If you are planning on returning to work after maternity leave, you\u2019ve likely got plenty of questions! Who will look after your baby? What is a licensed caregiver? Is there a local childcare center with availability? What are the characteristics of an <\/span>excellent baby care program<\/span>? How do I transition and settle my baby into childcare?<\/span><\/p>\n

To help you and baby begin this next step in your lives together, we\u2019ve put together some great advice on returning to work after maternity leave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Easing the Way Towards Returning to Work After Maternity Leave<\/b><\/h2>\n

Being home and bonding with your new baby during the first few weeks and months is such an amazing experience. As you both get to know each other, you discover ways of communicating with each other and understand what certain noises and movements mean. You develop a routine when it comes to feeding and sleeping and enjoy plenty of warm cuddles.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes time to head back to work though, that\u2019s when things can become tricky. Choosing a childcare provider is one of the most important decisions you will need to make. Some parents will research and visit centres before baby is born, while others will begin looking closer to enrolment time. Others may have decided to stay at home fulltime, but plans changed and they need to find a place for baby urgently as they head back to work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thankfully, childcare centres are used to all these circumstances and are well placed to help you through the entire process. They are a wealth of useful advice to help both the parents and their baby, including:<\/span><\/p>\n