"為何職業婦女心理更健康"

產後憂鬱症、精疲力竭、家庭不和以及家庭收入較低等只是新手媽咪必須要面對的部分事情。然而一邊開始打工（每週工時低於三十）同時養育孩子的媽咪們似乎顯示，不但得憂鬱症的可能性較低，和孩子之間的情感更深，而且同時能夠將部分家事攤給丈夫，留給媽咪們時間得以平衡生活，其中包括像是運動或是社交等「自己的時間」。這也能讓她們一整天有不同的活動，並且從身兼母親與職員的角色中有喘息的機會。

對話範例：

(職業婦女) Sandra生完第二胎之後返回職場。她正在和同事John聊天。來聽聽看他們的對話吧。

John：哇，已經回來上班囉？你不會想待在家裡多陪伴你的孩子嗎？

Sandra：喔，不會，我很高興能回來。我不想要全天候待在家裡。那像是個永無止境的工作！

John：真的？你不擔心你和孩子之間的關係嗎？

Sandra：一點也不。事實上，我覺得和他們更貼近了，因為我不需要一整天面對他們。我就可以滿心期待回家時能見到他們。

John：我想這是可以理解的。那麼你的丈夫呢？他會幫忙嗎？

Sandra：當然。我在照顧孩子的時候他做了很多家事。我們可以分擔責任，這樣使得事情容易多了。

John：聽起來太棒了！我很高興這對你管用。你有計畫回來上正職嗎？

Sandra：可能再幾年，等孩子開始上學之後吧。

(Life) How Working Mothers Are Mentally Healthier

Postpartum Depression, exhaustion, family strife, and a lower household income are just some of the things new mothers have to deal with. But it seems that mothers who begin working part-time (less than 30 hours a week) while raising children showed that not only were these mothers less likely to deal with depression, but they were also more connected with their children and were able to unload some of the housework onto the father, as well, leaving them more time for balance in their lives, including me-time, like exercising or socializing. It also allows them to have separate activities throughout the day and opportunities for breaks from both jobs as mother and employee.

Dialogue Example:

(Working Mothers) Sandra is back to work after having her second baby. She is talking with her coworker, John. Lets listen to their conversation.

John: Wow, back to the office already? Dont you want to stay home with your kids more

Sandra: Oh, no, Im happy to be back. I dont like being home 24/7. Its like a never-ending job!

John: Really? Dont you worry about the relationship between you and your kids

Sandra: Not at all. In fact, I feel more connected to them, because I dont have to deal with them all day. I can look forward to seeing them when I get home.

John: Well, I guess thats understandable. What about your husband? Does he help out

Sandra: Absolutely. He does a lot of the housework while Im taking care of the kids. We can share responsibilities, which makes things much easier.

John: That sounds great! Im glad its working out for you. Do you plan on coming back full-time

Sandra: Maybe in a couple of years, after the kids begin school.

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