A clear postpartum recovery timeline covering physical, emotional, and movement changes, with expert tools to help you heal confidently at your own pace.

In the evolving conversation around working parents, one truth remains consistent: the transition back to work after maternity leave is deeply personal, often complex, and rarely predictable. To better understand how companies can strengthen their maternity leave support, we sat down with Federica, an experienced HR leader who brings both professional and personal insights to the topic.

When we discuss parental leave and workplace flexibility, the focus often centers on women—rightfully so, given the physical and societal demands they face. But what if we shifted the conversation to include men as equally important participants in caregiving? What if normalizing paternity leave and flexibility for fathers could not only ease the burden on women but also transform workplace culture for the better?

For many employees, returning to work after parental leave comes with a mix of excitement and anxiety. Sleepless nights, navigating childcare logistics, and adjusting back to professional life can make the transition overwhelming. But in the right environment—one built around flexibility, empathy, and thoughtful planning—this process can become a much smoother experience.

The truth is, parenting values are rarely talked about until a concrete decision is on the line—whether it’s screen time rules, discipline strategies, or where to go on vacation. But the more we talk about our values, the stronger our foundation becomes.

The key to growth as a mother isn’t perfection—it’s intention. By setting clear goals and breaking them down into small, actionable tasks, you can create meaningful change for both yourself and your family.

On top of monitoring what goes into and onto your body during pregnancy, you are also wondering about how to move your body. And if you can, or maybe even should, maintain your previous physical activity levels or if this could potentially harm your developing baby or your pregnant body.

Leaking urine after childbirth is common, but it is not normal. Pelvic floor movement therapy is scientifically-proven to cure postpartum incontinence.

Personal trainer, Emi, explains “What is normal?” both in relation to time since birth and type of birth, teaches us how to do a proper pelvic floor contraction and explains movement patterns for daily activities to strengthen and protect your muscles immediately after birth and beyond. Lastly, Emi tells us some signs that you may need to consult.

Watch these videos for tips from a personal trainer on carrying baby and breastfeeding positions to avoid back, shoulder and hip pain.

These short videos will teach you how to carry things and move around your house while protecting your back, hips, abs, glutes and pelvic floor!

Try these three easy pelvic floor exercises after birth to get to know your pelvic floor muscles