Getting Ready for Maternity Leave (Without Losing Your Mind)

Getting ready for maternity leave can feel like trying to plan for a season you’ve never lived before…because you are.In this episode, we kick off a multi-part conversation on preparing for maternity leave—starting with mindset and practical preparation (and keeping it very real about what you can and can’t control).What we covered:- Our different maternity leave experiences (corporate, clinical, startup, and flexible/fractional work)- Why mindset matters more than a perfect plan- Setting low (or no) expectations for the leave itself- Identifying where you fall on the spectrum: tightly wound vs. loose, and how to adjust- How to support your team/spouse/community before you step awayThe practical prep that helps most:- List what you do daily / weekly / monthly- Document simple processes and handoffs- Give people a little margin (babies love an early arrival…)Quote we loved: “Grace starts now—not the day maternity leave begins.”SponsorPediPed — kids’ shoes for every seasonUse code MOMREADY for 20% off at PediPed.comWant the full show notes + resources?We put the full breakdown (key takeaways, examples, links, and a shareable recap) on GetMomReady.com.👉 Head there for the complete show notes for Episode 17: GetMomReady.com Get full access to Get Mom Ready at www.getmomready.com/subscribe