It's no secret that mothers in the U.S. return to their careers after childbirth way too early. Today's conversation dives into the effects of returning to work on maternal mental health. I'm speaking with Dr. Emily Guarnotta, founder of Phoenix Health who brings her expert perspective as a licensed clinical psychologist and certified perinatal mental health specialist. In this episode, we're sharing:The perspective mothers can take when returning to work to ease the effects of the transition on their mental health.How changes in breastfeeding correlate with the timing of returning to work and what to expect emotionally with this experience. Thoughts on whether maternal mental health conditions are caused or exacerbated by returning to work. 5 steps to take to make the most of returning to work. Whether or not to discuss your mental health condition with your colleagues or employer. Until paid family leave is part of our society in the U.S., we'll continue to deal with the reality of returning to work too early and the effects it has on maternal mental health. This episode is packed with tips that will help you make the most of whatever situation you find yourself in and remind you that you're not alone. To learn more about Emily and her expert tips, head to: https://postpartumu.com/maternal-mental-health-and-returning-to-work-with-dr-emily-guarnotta-ep-158/ Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good. Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion Plan Come hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional Membership Stay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program Check out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...