by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Dec 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Oh the places you’ll pump, mama! This ode is dedicated to all pumping mamas who need a laugh. With gratitude to Dr. Seuss. Congratulations!Today is your day.You’re off to Great Places!You’re off and away! You have bottles in your bag,You have milk in your...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Sep 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
After I went out on maternity leave and returned to work, there were a few things I wish I’d had the opportunity to say to my employer. Here’s the letter I would have written them: A New Mama’s Letter to Her Employer Dear Employer, I’m about to come...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Aug 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
Returning to work from maternity leave isn’t a one-dimensional issue. If you ask the average person what a new mom has to grapple with upon her return, the first thing they’ll probably say is pumping at work. Or perhaps child care. But returning to work after...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Jul 25, 2014 | Maternity Leave
Why did I create Mindful Return in the first place? Because I truly believe the return to work after maternity leave can be a better experience than it currently is for so many women. Here’s my story: I’m a planner by nature. And when I was pregnant, WOW did I...