Returning to work

Even I can't ignore super couple, TomKat's, recent arrival - Suri. It is all over the news and in the coming months I am sure we will see the tabloids covering how much weight Katie has or has not lost, and/or how well she mothering her child. Then questions will begin regarding Katie's return to acting. Why do we care? Well just like any other career woman who has just given birth, when she will be returning to work is a topic that brews beneath the surface. Along with weight loss and breastfeeding this is something that people (not always those who you actually care about) seem to 'care' about your return. It is something that women need to plan carefully. How much time do you want to spend with your baby after birth? How will this time off impact upon your career? Should you return full time or part time? Many women are waiting till they are in their 30s and 40s to have children, but this is not always conducive to their careers or health. Women need to take into consideration that their potential to have children is still scrutinised (while this is illegal, it still occurs) and can impact on their career progression. These are all things that need to be considered when deciding when to have a baby and when to return to work.