# Going Back to Work After Baby: Mom Guilt, Identity & How to Make It Work with Jessica Martin and Taara Sajnani Das

An episode of [Since I Became a Mother](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1724264667), 20 Oct 2026, 46 min.

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Episode Summary Going back to work after having a baby can feel like an impossible equation: childcare, feeding, schedules, career expectations, guilt, ambition, and a completely different version of yourself all competing for attention at once. In this episode of Since I Became a Mother, Taylor sits down with return-to-work doula Jessica Martin and working mom, content creator, and brand strategist Taara Sajnani Das to talk about what returning to work actually feels like — and what can make the transition easier. In This Episode • What returning to work after maternity leave really feels like • How to prepare before your first day back • Why ambition can change after becoming a mother • Mom guilt and the pressure to “do both” • The mental load of working motherhood • How partners can share responsibility more effectively • Creating systems that actually help • Practical ways to make the transition back to work feel less overwhelming Jessica Martin Jessica Martin is a New York City–based birth, postpartum, and return-to-work doula and the founder of Next Adventure Births. She is a Certified Body Ready Method® Pro and Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula through Manhattan Birth, with training in lactation, newborn development, postpartum recovery, nutrition, hospital communication, and supporting inductions and cesarean births. Website: https://nextadventurebirths.com/ Taara Sajnani Das Taara Sajnani Das is a New York City–based working mother, content creator, brand strategist, and founder of Sajnani Brand Management. Her content explores motherhood, career, style, and identity, and she brings a firsthand perspective on how ambition, priorities, and the way we work can change after becoming a mother. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taarasajnani/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taarasajnani Products Mentioned: HealthyBaby Diapers & Wipes — This episode is sponsored by HealthyBaby. HealthyBaby is a paid partner of Since I Became a Mother, and all opinions and experiences shared are my own. Connect With Taylor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorraeroman/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorraeroman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorRaeRoman ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/taylorraeroman Amazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/0cNsmkdY STRONG (As a Mother) Run Club: https://taylorraeroman.com/run-club Disclaimer The information shared on Since I Became a Mother is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider about questions related to you or your child. © 2026 Since I Became a Mother. All rights reserved.

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