Happy Mother's Day 2017: Celeb moms on motherhood and returning to work

For any mother, going back to work after welcoming a baby is not easy. And it's the same case with celebrities. They too deal with the guilt of leaving back their baby, and here, we are taking a look at five celebrities who have opened up about balance life and work.

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Zoe Saldana: Zoe Saldana is mother to two-year-old twins Cy Aridio and Bowie Ezio and new baby boy Zen. The actress revealed to Us Weekly during an interview that she would have loved to take more time off work after delivering her twins.

"We have to pay bills and at the end of the day, I think that's the best example we can set to our children," she told Us Weekly, "We're very determined and we can't just leave everything behind and just focus on them. But it's painful."

Reese Witherspoon: The mother of three believes life after becoming a parent is tough, irrespective of whether you are working or not. "It can get chaotic sometimes," she told Working Mother. "But whether you're working a lot or not life with your children will always be a bit unpredictable."

Claire Danes: The Homeland star told YourTango that she was very anxious to return to work after her delivery. "I had all sorts of exaggerated fears—the biggest one being will I ever want to work again? But, in fact, I do and it's been great."

Victoria Beckham: This is what the mother of four told Vogue about balancing work and motherhood. "It's a huge juggling act, when you are a working mother and looking after your family," the former Spice Girl said. "Millions and millions of women around the world are doing this every day, but it's not easy and yes, you feel guilty every time you walk out of the door to go to work."

Ivanka Trump: Back in 2013, the mother of three said she doesn't stress about striking a balance.
"I don't stress about being balanced because the truth is parenting is unpredictable and you can't account for everything," she told Working Mother. "Instead, I'm cognizant of my priorities and I wake up knowing what I need to accomplish personally and professionally and then I do everything I can to fulfil those goals."