New mums have revealed their top worries about returning to work - including having to take time off to look after a sick child, the cost of care and that colleagues will see them in a different light.
Other concerns include dealing with company changes after an average of 10 months away and coping with the physical effects of becoming a mum in the workplace.
However, being able to earn again, have 'adult' conversations and a return to their pre-baby life were positives to come from rejoining the workforce.
A poll of 1,000 mothers, who have gone back to work after having a baby, found 31 per cent found it harder than they expected.
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