"Support Eases Transition for Working Moms Post-Pregnancy, Baylor Study Finds"

A Baylor University study reveals that social support during pregnancy significantly aids working mothers transitioning back to work, alleviating guilt related to job satisfaction and parental leave.

• The study published in the Journal of Management highlights how social support from supervisors during pregnancy helps new mothers manage the stress of returning to work.
• Kaylee J. Hackney, Ph.D., from Baylor University, indicates that proper support reduces feelings of wrestling with guilt over balancing work and home responsibilities.
• The research emphasizes that enhanced job satisfaction is linked to the level of social support received during pregnancy, influencing mothers successful transitions back into the workplace.