Decide on the right time to return: This is different for everyone and not always a ‘perfect’ time just like there is not always the ‘perfect’ time to have a baby!   Discuss with your partner what support they can offer, assess your financial needs and also emotionally how you feel about returning to work. There isn’t a magic time or solution that applies to everyone so you have to go with your own instinct and circumstances on this; don't let others judge ...