According to statistics one out of every five pregnant women will not return to work. Quitting abruptly after childbirth could wreak havoc on your finances, your career and even your relationship with your partner.

How can you determine if you are vulnerable to quitting your job abruptly after having your baby? Below are some elements that can contribute to leaving your job:

1. You hate your job-Babies have a way of forcing true feelings to the surface. This means that if you hate your job now, while you are pregnant, you might find it physically impossible to leave your baby to return to it afterwards. If this is the case in your life, admit it now and start planning to find a new job, start your own business or take a leave of absence. Now is definitely better than later.

2. You are a perfectionist- Being a working mother means trusting others to do things for you but not necessarily like you do them. Practice letting things go around the house a little bit and delegating more at home and at work. Women who insist on doing it all may end up quitting abruptly due to the stress caused by impossibly high standards.

3. You are 100% sure that you will be returning to work-Women who refuse to even allow themselves the thought of quitting are prime candidates for leaving abruptly after giving birth. This is sometimes due to feeling cheated by a short maternity leave or simply repressing true feelings about their dual roles. Pregnancy and babies are not about certainties. It is wise to take some time and consider all options including what you (and your partner) would do if one of you decided not to return to work.

The bottom line is that whatever you choose will be the right decision for you as long as you are making the decision consciously and not out of stress or unacknowledged feelings. The benefits of knowing, for the most part, what your actions are going to be after the birth of your baby are numerous when you think about finances, planning at work and not burning future bridges.

Notes:Cigna insurance company estimates that for every woman who quits her job after childbirth, four return. Source: Wall Street Journal, 1998 Work & Family Column, Sue Shellenbarger.

Brenda Abdilla is the president of Management Momentum, a Denver-based company which helps companies accomplish success by improving thier performance strategies. In her 15 years as a professional speaker and trainer Brenda has delighted audiences around the world. Brenda authored two books in the 90’s (Sales and Marketing) and is now working on a book especially for women in business.

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Pregnancy is a beautiful time. And it is also a time for
out-of-control hormones which can get a little stressful and
chaotic. But there is good news for women who are
planning
to become or already are pregnant. A variety of wonderful
hormone-balancing treatments are available today. You
don’t
even need a prescription to obtain such pregnancy hormone
medication.

If you’re uncertain as to what treatments are effective and
safe, it is always advisable to speak to your doctor.
As a secondary option you can also refer to the internet as
there are many websites that provide information on
pregnancy treatments as well as the treatments
themselves.
Pregnancy is a wonderful experience providing your
hormones
stay in check and you can keep the morning sickness to a
minimum. With the proper hormone treatment, your
experience
can be as joyous as ever.

Pregnancy supplements are also very important during the
course of pregnancy and these can sometimes be used to
manage hormones and other pregnancy issues such as
the
proper vitamins and nutrients. When you’re pregnant, you
are
not only working to provide nutrition for yourself, but for
your unborn baby inside. You might not be getting all the
nutrients you need through your diet and you certainly can
use all the help available when it comes to making sure
you baby is healthy and well.

Many women still have no idea how important supplements
are
during pregnancy. You need to make sure that both you and
your unborn child are getting all of the iron, folic acid
and vitamin B6 you both need. Of course, that’s only a small
portion of all the nutrients you need for a healthy
pregnancy and healthy baby. It is advisable that you just
do not rely on the food you eat. When you’re pregnant, your
body craves all sorts of things. Those particular meals may
lack the certain nutrients you desperately need.

Don’t leave anything to chance, by taking pregnancy
supplements. It is a safe and healthy way to be sure you
and your baby are taken care of. When it comes to a child,
nothing should be taken for granted - especially your
nutrition. Make sure your diet is balanced with the proper
supplements. Your body, your hormones and your baby will
thank you.

During your entire pregnancy, you also need to be sure you
keep regular appointments with a doctor or OB nurse
practitioner to be sure both the baby and you are healthy.

Happy Birthing!

Claudia Roselli has been involved in the womens health
field for over 20 years, and has assisted many mothers with
her knowledge. She is enthusiastic about pregnancy and
is the originator of See Pregnancy

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