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Just curious to know how long you ladies are going on maternity for and when?

When did you guys tell your job you’re pregnant? I am in the middle of trying to get this raise. But I am not sure when it is too late to tell your boss. I am currently 25 weeks pregnant.

Hi I’m currently on maternity leave and was sent my maternity estimates by HR before I went on leave. I am taking blocks of shared parental leave and this was also accounted for in my estimates. I have just received my payslip for this month and it is £700 less than estimated. I know they are estimates but now I’m ...

Is there any harm in keeping my LO off nursery when I’m not working? I have lots of annual leave coming up meaning that she will probably only be in 2 out of her 3 nursery days a week for the next couple of months. Is this allowed or should she be attending?

How do I sign up for NHS maternity services in Nottingham? Can I refer myself or does it have to be done through my GP?

At what week did everyone take maternity leave? I'm currently at 35 weeks, planning to work until 37 weeks, but with the swelling worsening this past week, I'm struggling. I might need to consider going on leave at 36 weeks. I'm not sleeping well, which makes it hard to get through the day too🫣

Is it normal to have some sort of closing meeting / debrief with your manager before going on maternity leave? To answer any questions I have or explain any keeping in touch? Did anyone else have this?

Hey moms, I'm still on maternity leave but the goal was to work part-time for the last chunk so I don't have to be on unpaid FMLA the rest of the time home... we're about 2 weeks past when I wanted to "start" again originally - how do you mom's work from home with a 2 month old who only contact naps during the day?!…

Hi everyone, Taking a leap as I feel like I’ve hit a wall. This past April I left my office position as an in-store experience marketing coordinator for a position in LA. But due to unforeseen circumstances I had to return to the east coast. I’ve applied to hundreds of jobs but still no luck, would love to network...

I left full time teaching to have a break from the stress. Went into an admin role and I am bored to tears. Has anyone gone into part time teaching and found it more manageable? I would even love to do something animal related but not sure what. Definitely need a more social role. Just wanted to find out what everyo...

Anyone have any experience with getting pregnant while on maternity leave with baby #2? I’ll only be working for 4 months before going out again and I’m wondering if I’ll still get paid. I’m in CA… and the money I see on the disability website is almost $0.

Does anyone else here work full-time in a consulting company? If yes, how are you surviving with a baby?

Do anybody know any jobs working from home? Please help me?

I have a 4 month old and unfortunately now a single mum. I would like to change my career but wondering if anyone can give me the pros and cons for the following three: -paediatric nursing - social worker -primary teacher I know all are difficult and ideally on qualifying I'd be part time. I'm really struggling wit...

Hi ladies, please don't judge. I'm curious about another stream of income that won't take me too far out of my comfort zone. Im a first-time mom and I'm going back to school part-time. But I have to quit my full-time job as the workload with my LO is too much. I've always had a full-time job and 1 or 2 part-time job...

Hey honey’s, sorry this isn’t baby related sort of but i’m a single mum of 1, I work part time currently but i still cant manage to keep up with payments, its really affecting my mental health sadly (not here for sympathy) but I wanted to know if anyone has any advice on how to earn extra money. Any advice would be ...

Due back to work Nov 20th (taking 4 weeks leave) But can't create my account? When can I? Baby is starting nursery 2nd week Dec so I know funding will only begin in Jan.

Hi Ladies, if you are pregnant right now, how are you preparing for being off ? Are you taking the whole year off and how much maternity pay do you get from your employer if any? I have worked out we need to save for my half of the bills for 4months in order to take my whole mat leave off.

Hey y’all my younger sister ( 19 ) found out she’s pregnant with her exes baby. She wants to keep the pregnancy but not get back with bd l. She doesn’t have insurance or a job yet is there anything I can recommend for her to apply for or too?

I just found out I’m pregnant with baby #2, and I’m already thinking about the logistics since we don’t have any family nearby. How have other mums managed when they don’t have grandparents or close relatives around? I had an emergency C-section with my first baby, and I’m already leaning towards a planned one this...