It’s so bloody difficult!! Especially if you can’t return to work as yet and when you do return to work if you’re like me no childcare and can’t afford nursery fees 😭 ended up switching jobs and having to work from home xx
Have you checked if you qualify for any benefits? Universal credit?
You can claim UC while on Maternity Leave, i did this and it helped so much x
Is it an option for you to return to work sooner than planned? I know it's not ideal but sometimes needs must