Vote: How long should a new mom wait before returning to work? Add to ... Published Thursday, May. 10 2012, 6:44 PM EDT Last updated Friday, May. 11 2012, 5:05 PM EDT 2 comments Print AA How long should a new mom wait before returning to work? How ever long she wants/needs At least a month At least a year Until the child is in school 0% 0votes How ever long she wants/needs 0% 0votes At least a month 0% 0votes At least a year 0% 0votes Until the child is in school