Returning to Work - Maternity
Any derm PAs mamas in the group? Headed back to work after 12 weeks maternity leave (first time mom). My maternity was complicated by some medical issues so I’ve really only had about a month to properly bond with baby and just start to feel like myself again. I’m torn between feeling quite ready to get back to my routine and career, at the same time desperately wishing for more time at home with my baby. Any tips and tricks to maximize efficiency at work and at home? We use EMA at our office. I haven’t used protocols in the past. Are those particularly helpful? How can I prevent myself from falling behind schedule with 2-3 pumping breaks? I’m hoping to use a wearable pump at work so I can sit at my desk and continue notes/path log rather than just sitting in an exam room to pump). Any tips and tricks to keep up with the busy derm workload itself and new mom life in general, or suggestions for how to make this a somewhat smooth transition – anything is greatly appreciated!!
Posted Aug 31, 2026, 2:22 AM UTC