Popsugar Family Babies Heading Back to Work After Having a Baby 17 Things to Do Before Your Maternity Leave Is Through 30 May, 2018 by Denise Stirk View On One Page Photo 13 of 17 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 13 Prepare For the Emotions If you're not already emotional, you will be. It's perfectly normal — and downright healthy. Expecting emotions and having a support system in place can help you through it. Source: Flickr user Chris Costes Previous Next Start Slideshow BabiesMaternity LeavePregnancyParenting