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Will they accept a photocopy of the mat b1 form?

I’ve decided to be a sahm until next year, my partner works full time and we get a little help from UC, do I need to update UC that I’m not returning to work because my maternity has ended? My maternity ended in June and I haven’t been receiving anything from work obviously so do I need to put a change of circumst...

At 34 weeks she asked me to fill out my birth preferences so we could go through them at my next appointment but I’ve just left my 36w appointment and nothing was mentioned?

Hi has anyone travelled with virgin atlantic past 28weeks pregnant? The policy states a fitness to fly from a doctor but my midwife is happy to sign the form, but she said maybe check with the airline before hand to just confirm. I have contacted them but been waiting ages for a reply. Just seeing if anyone else ha...

I work for the NHS and was meant to be doing a KIT day remotely however I’d been having some difficulties getting logged in so called IT to be told because my email address was inactive for 90 days my email account has been permanently deleted. So I’ve lost 3 years worth of emails and anything saved behind the login...

Hey, hey! Just a single mama here trying to survive in this economy. Does anyone have any recommendations on full time work from home/ remote jobs? Preferably something I can do with my daughter at home. She is pretty quiet and independent but I’m trying to cut out the huge cost of daycare. TIA!

Hello ladies! I need help finding a remote job. I have four kids: 12, 3, and two 2 month old boys. My husband is working but it is not enough. We honestly can’t get by. We are already using the help we can get from welfare but it is just not enough. I need to get a job. Can anyone on here help me out with finding on...

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?