How to Navigate Pregnancy, Maternity Leave, and Return to Work Confidently with Kelly Ling

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Ling, founder of Stork & Spark, joins Kelly Siebold to talk about what so many ambitious moms struggle with but rarely say out loud: how to go back to work after baby with confidence and without sidelining your ambition.

Whether you’re pregnant and planning ahead or already back on the job, this conversation is packed with practical strategies and honest insight to help you navigate career, identity, and mental health with confidence.

You’ll hear:

• When and how to tell your employer you’re pregnant
• How to prepare for leave and your return on your terms
• What to do if you’re struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety at work
• Why your ambition still matters and how to advocate for it
• How to hold boundaries, set expectations, and model leadership for other parents

If you’re building a career and raising a baby, this episode is for you. You do not have to choose between the two and you do not have to do it alone.

Learn more about Kelly Ling at storkandspark.com

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