For nurses, returning to work after having a baby requires balancing patient care with the realities of early parenthood. In this episode of Better, RN, hosts Alyssa Saklak, BSN, RN, CMSRN, and Laurin Henderson, MSN, RN, CMSRN, join Northwestern Medicine Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurses Moira Hoelting, BSN, RNC-NIC, and Kelly Kunkel, MSN, RN, to discuss the transition through pregnancy, the newborn stage and beyond. They explore returning to work after leave, practicing routines like pumping or childcare in advance, and the importance of building a support system to manage the emotional and practical challenges of being both a nurse and a new parent. "We are so lucky to work with people that are so supportive … they're always making sure you get out to pump or just take a break. I think we're just lucky to work in an environment that's so supportive of women and new moms." Moira Hoelting, BSN, RNC-NIC NICU Clinical Coordinator, Northwestern Medicine "For me, it was easier when I actually went back to work than the thought of going back to work. Once I was there, back in the routine of things, things felt better and easier, and I was feeling empowered." Kelly Kunkel, RN NICU Nurse, Northwestern Medicine