Preparing for the newest member of your family isn’t just something you have to do at home – you need to start planning at work too!
This includes outlining what projects you have, who will be taking over in your absence, who is the point of contact for the unknown and so on.
When you’re finally ready to be out of the office, you’ll need a message that helps provide this critical information to people.
It will help keep projects moving forward, providing you peace of mind when you’re at home with the little one.
When you’re crafting your message, all options should include a rough date of return and contact information, but there are other variations that you can include to best suit your needs.
Think about what type of mom you want to be and craft your message from there. Let’s take a look at the 10 best maternity leave out of office messages so that you can get yours ready to go quickly and easily.
The General Maternity Leave Message
Thank you for your message. I am currently out of the office on maternity leave and will be back on [MONTH/DATE].
If you need immediate assistance, please contact [NAME] at [CONTACT INFORMATION]. Otherwise, I look forward to responding to your message upon my return in [MONTH].
Thank you,
[NAME]
The Specific Projects Maternity Leave Message
Thanks so much for reaching out. I am currently on maternity leave and will be back in the office on [MONTH/DATE].
In the meantime, you can reach out to the following contacts on specific projects:
- [PROJECT], [NAME], [CONTACT INFORMATION]
- [PROJECT], [NAME], [CONTACT INFORMATION]
- [PROJECT], [NAME], [CONTACT INFORMATION]
For all general inquiries, please contact [NAME] at [CONTACT INFO].
Thank you and have a great day,
[NAME]
The Disconnected New Mom Maternity Leave Message
I am out of the office on maternity leave from [MONTH/DATE] to [MONTH/DATE].
I will have no access to email during this time. Contact [NAME] at [CONTACT INFORMATION] if you need immediate assistance.
Otherwise, I will respond to your email promptly upon my return.
Thank you for your understanding,
[NAME]
The Not Quite Unplugged Maternity Leave Message
Thanks for your message. I am currently on maternity leave, so I will be out of the office until [MONTH/DATE].
I am available for urgent requests, and you may contact me at [CONTACT INFORMATION].
Otherwise, please reach out to [NAME] at [CONTACT INFORMATION]. I look forward to responding to all other messages when I return in [MONTH].
Have a fantastic day,
[NAME]
The Checking Email Maternity Leave Message
I am currently out of the office on maternity leave but will be checking email periodically.
I understand if you need immediate assistance, and if that is the case, please reach out to [NAME] at [CONTACT INFORMATION].
Thank you,
[NAME]
The Excited New Mom Maternity Leave Message
I am so excited to announce the birth of [BABY NAME], and I will be out of the office taking care of the newest addition to my family until [MONTH/DATE].
I will respond to all of your messages when I return, but if you need any assistance in the meantime, please contact [NAME], [CONTACT INFORMATION].
And, if you’d like to see pictures of [BABY NAME], be sure to follow me on social at [SOCIAL HANDLE]!
See you all soon!
[NAME]
The Informal Maternity Leave Message
I had a baby – didn’t you hear? This fantastic little bundle of joy will keep me away from the office from [MONTH/DATE] to [MONTH/DATE].
I won’t be responding to messages during my maternity leave, but you’ll be in good hands with [NAME]. Contact [HER/HIM] at [CONTACT INFORMATION].
If it can wait, I’ll get back to you when I return.
Have a fantastic day,
[NAME]
The Funny Maternity Leave Message
What do you do with a fussy baby? You pacify it! That’s what I’ll be doing uninterrupted until [MONTH/DATE].
If you need anything before I come back, please contact [NAME] at [CONTACT INFORMATION].
If not, I’ll get back to you promptly when I return.
Thank you and have an amazing day,
[NAME]
The Private Mom Maternity Leave Message
I am out of the office from [MONTH/DATE] to [MONTH/DATE].
If you need immediate assistance, please contact [NAME] at [CONTACT INFORMATION].
I look forward to responding to your message upon my return.
Best,
[NAME]
The General Medical Leave Maternity Leave Message
I am currently out of the office on medical leave and am expected to return on [MONTH/DATE].
[NAME] can help you in my absence. Contact [HIM/HER] at [CONTACT INFORMATION].
Thank you for your understanding, and I will respond to all emails upon my return.
All the best,
[NAME]
Set the Perfect Maternity Leave out of Office Today!
Identify the type of mom you will be or are, and pick the perfect out of office message to meet your needs.
Some people are completely unplugged, not missing a moment of their new baby’s life by checking email – or your company will cut off access to your email completely.
Others intended to check in every now and then. Some want to have a little fun with it, while others want to be very private about why they are out of the office.
It doesn’t matter which type you are, all that matters is that you set up a message before you leave.
Just make sure to include your expected return date and your preferred contact person in whatever message you use.
If you plan to be connected, also include your personal cell phone. This will help people get a hold of you if you would like them to.
The key is to set clear boundaries and clear expectations of what will happen during your maternity leave.
Having a baby is stressful enough, you shouldn’t have to worry about what’s going on at work too! So set your out of office, enjoy the baby snuggles and rest while you can.
Take advantage of the maternity leave – you have your whole life to work, but your baby will only be young once!
