DJ Zinhle has opened up about starting a family and being a working mother. The DJ, who has a three-week-old baby girl, Kairo, took to her blog to explain how she's always wanted to have a child. She said she wasn't sure if her career would allow her time off to focus on this life-changing decision.

"Being self employed, my next paycheck depends entirely on me. Taking time off to have a baby was something that had to be thought through and planned properly."

She explained that the day before Kairo was born, she was at the office making sure that things are running smoothly. "Kairo is my world and I want to make sure that she has the best of everything. In order to make this happen, I need to work hard so I can provide for my child." 

Zinhle, who is already back at work, pointed out that she understands why some people put off having children for the sake of their careers. "It’s hard to climb the corporate ladder while holding a baby in one arm.... I used to watch my baby’s father with so much envy every time he went to work. Yes, he was expecting a child too and he was happy but he didn’t have to stay at home on maternity leave. After the baby is born, he doesn’t have to be home all the time to make sure that the baby is bathed, fed and the nappy changed. The main responsibility of caring for the baby lies with the mother..." 

She said she's heard and read comments about how she's back at work too soon after the birth of her child. "...I am a working mom but that doesn’t mean I love my child any less. I do not feel any guilt about going back to work. I will still get time to be with my baby and family. I continue to plan so that our lives run smoothly." 

She added that having a baby in her thirties was the perfect timing for her. 

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