Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
Going back to work after mat leave is a huge transition. Let us support you in this next stage of your parenting and work journey.
- Monday, October 19, 2026
- 7:00 – 8:30 pm ET
- On Zoom
- FREE
Support for going back to work after baby
Returning to work after maternity leave can bring relief, grief, guilt, excitement and anxiety all at once. This free 90-minute Zoom workshop from MARSHA Care, a perinatal mental health practice in Barrie and Orillia, gives you practical tools and a room full of moms who get it, so you can plan your return and care for yourself through it.
What we'll cover in the return-to-work workshop
- 01Practising self-compassion, and the reality that this is a transition
- 02Selecting and navigating childcare
- 03Planning the home environment
- 04Planning for work
- 05All the feelings that come with this transition
The details
- Date
- Monday, October 19, 2026
- Time
- 7:00 – 8:30 pm ET
- Where
- Zoom (link emailed after you register)
- Cost
- Free
- Recording
- Can't make it live? Register and we'll send you the recording.
Your facilitator
Alison Gregory, MSW student with the MARSHA Care team, will guide the workshop with warmth and practical, evidence-informed support for this season of motherhood.
Questions about returning to work after mat leave
Is it normal to feel anxious or guilty about going back to work after maternity leave?
Yes. Many moms feel a mix of excitement, sadness, guilt and worry as their leave ends. These feelings are common and don't mean you're making the wrong choice. This workshop gives you space to name them and tools to move through them.
When should I start preparing to return to work?
A few months before your return date is a good time to start thinking about childcare, routines at home and conversations with your workplace. That's why this workshop is designed for moms with about 3–6 months or less left on leave.
Is the workshop really free?
Yes. The Returning to Work After Maternity Leave workshop is free and held on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere in Ontario.
What if I can't attend live?
Register anyway. Everyone who registers will receive the recording link by email.
What if I need more support than a workshop?
MARSHA Care offers pregnancy and postpartum counselling in Barrie, Orillia and virtually across Ontario. You can book a free consultation anytime. For questions about your legal rights when returning from leave, CLEO's guide for new and expecting parents is a good starting point.
Save your spot
Registration is free. Your Zoom link and the recording link will be sent to the email you share below.
Questions? Email hello@ambersperling.ca