The Quiet Identity Shift of a Working Mom

Returning to work after having a baby is more than just a schedule change.

It's a quiet identity shift. Your worker and caregiver identities can feel like they're

pulling in different directions. But this is a journey of growth.

Like adolescence, 'matrescence' describes the profound changes that unfold over months and years.

Setting non-negotiables, communicating with your manager, and rebalancing home tasks are key

strategies. You don't have to split yourself in two. Embrace and strengthen

both identities to find your confident, whole self.