Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Hi, I am currently 'sitting out of attendance' at Uni, meaning that I have my dissertation to write by May 2025 as my baby was born 3 days before it was due in this year 🙃 I was wanting to apply for universal credit as my money isn't too great, but I know that students don't qualify. Would I still be considered…

Anyone know how this tax works, with most of us coming from maternity leave and being on 0 salary for some time and going back lets say part time, there will be very little salary above the tax treshold for the tax year till April. Does anyone know, should this be accounted for already in the salary that we receive ...

Hello lovely Momas to be, just wondering about the UK maternity policy. It's very different and employers pay mainly SMP with no enhanced maternity pay. How long do you think is good for taking maternity leave 6 months, 9months or 12 months ?

I am looking for some ideas on how to make a little extra money whilst on Maternity Leave. My partner has just started as an apprentice Firefighter so taken a significant pay cut, and with my company only offering SMP we have agreed the maximum I can financially take off from work is 5 months, and that will still ...

I’m intrigued to know what everyone does and finding some inspiration. We are going through some financial stress at the moment. My partner’s business isn’t making much profit and I hate my job that I plan to not go back but need to find something else. I feel so sick at the thought of money.

Hi mummas, need some advice. I get £652 a month from universal credit that’s with my allowance and baby’s allowance. This barely stretches for the month with bills and expenditure. Is there something I don’t know?!! Should I be getting more ?

Anyone else feel guilty almost like they shouldn’t be taking a day off because of pregnancy related pains/problems?

When is everyone starting maternity leave? I’m worried I’m going off too early and will have nothing to do, but at the time of booking I felt so tired and done with work. (Finishing next Friday)

Hey guys I would really like to take my placenta home, I’ve found a website called Placenta Practice and they offer encapsulation and also a collection box to take it home in. The only concern I have is I am not sure what to do with it exactly, I wouldn’t mind the encapsulation but it’s very expensive and I want to ...

Did you guys get a hospital bill? Was it in the mail or at the hospital? My son was born in California and I had medical at the time. My medical covered all my OB visits while pregnant and I delivered at a hospital that was a sister hospital to my Dr office that they said I should go to. So I’m hoping it was just co...

How long did it take to hear back regarding child benefits? I checked today the status of my claim I made at the start of September and it says I can expect a response in December. Is this for real, the timeline is ridiculous. Are they going to pay me back for all the months since my baby was born or only three mon...

Does anyone know how much to expect as a band 5 re back pay? I’ve been on mat leave since March 2024… I’m hoping it’s decent but I’m also preparing for possibility that it’s next to nothing 🥲

Does anyone know any good paying work from home jobs that are legit preferably no talking on the phone ?

Are any of you retuning back to work earlier than expected? I’ll be returning back to work part time, next month when my little girl is 6 months olds.. a little heartbreaking but it’s got to be done. Any advise on returning back to work as a FTM

What nhs support do you get when the baby is here e.g is there a midwife home visit at all Thanks

Hi everyone! Does anyone have any recommendations for travel insurance to cover pregnancy? I noticed they say you don’t need additional or declare pregnancy but should anything happen doesn’t seem to be covered. I’ll be 23/24 weeks when I fly. Also did anyone else need a fit to fly certificate?