Episode
Getting Ready for Maternity Leave (Without Losing Your Mind)
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- Get Mom Ready Podcast
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- Jan 26, 2026
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- 2168
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Summary
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 away The 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.” Sponsor PediPed — kids’ shoes for every seasonUse code MOMREADY for 20% off at PediPed.com Want 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