When mom is on maternity leave and dad goes back to work this is often when the first big shifts in the mental load and responsibilities go to mom. Often times the value on time goes towards the person doing paid labor vs the caretaking and domestic labor. Moms tend to take on more when it comes to the baby while recovering from childbirth. It is important that one person returning to work does not mean that the other is immediately responsible for it all. #newmom #newparents #newbaby #themental

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9.5K views · 19 reactions | The real cost of childcare these days is hard to comprehend #daycare #workingmom | Paige Connell | Facebook

57K views · 2.9K reactions | and before someone asks this dynamic happens whether or not women work full-time or stay at home. When we talk about the mental loan, we’re ultimately trying to find a balance that feels fair. #mentalload #mentalloadofmotherhood #marriageadvice #chores #millennialmom | Paige Connell | Facebook