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How do I get a doctors license revoked?

This Obgyn just lied on my paperwork and this was the last straw with how she’s been treating me. I’m 30 weeks pregnant and now have no idea what I’m going to do about a doctor and I’m freaking out! She’s dangerous and I already submitted a complaint online but I don’t think that’s enough for lying on medical records.

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Parental benefits

When I found out I was pregnant I applied right away for maternity benefits and parental benefits at the same time. I know on the service Canada website that if you already served the waiting period for maternity benefits then you don’t have to serve one for when parental benefits. My question is if I applied for bo...

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When Do You Start Your Maternity Leave?

Is it just me or is TikTok pushing these November babies coming out early a little too hard? Anywho, when do you plan to start your maternity leave? I'm due November 2nd and I think I'm calling out by October 11th. What about you?

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Thailand

Hey We booked a Thailand trip a while ago and now I’ll be just over 20 weeks pregnant when we go in November. My midwife said it’s fine but when I went for my vaccines last week the nurse said she wouldn’t risk it with zika going around. So now we’re stuck with very expensive tickets and not much option to go els...

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SAHM or go to work

Hi mamas, if you didn’t have to go back to work would you?

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Maternity allowance advice

Good morning. We have nearly 4 year old daughter and I have just found out I am pregnant with second baby. I am not working and have not been working since my first daughter was born but claiming child benefits for her is there any chance I could be eligible for maternity allowance for the second baby? Thanks in adv...

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Work from home jobs for stay at home mums

What do you guys do as income as stay at home mums?

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Here to help the mamas

Hey my name is Rikki and I am currently a retired adult content creator/model, who is now a Chief Content Officer and Casting. I manage 3 adult stars adult accounts and curate and manage their social media. I started my OF back in 2017 and once I became a part of the adult industry, it was time for me to retire my ...

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Housing benefit

Hi girls I’m currently unemployed and claim housing benefit and uc but I really want to do a part time job because the money is not enough How many hours can I work that it won’t affect my uc and housing benefit? Or what is fhe annual income

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Where can I get a doctors note?

I don’t have and ob right now but in order for me to go back to work I need a doctors note and I have bills to pay

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Womens health is important!

Had a mummy mot yesterday and every mum needs this post pregnancy! Even tho I'm 10months postnatal I still found it incredibly informative and useful. My abdominal separation has reduced dramatically but was still given exercises to help with the process. Those postnatal GP appointments are trash! Mothers are not ...

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Only fans??

I’m 20 and a SAHM and need money 😭 does anyone use only fans or feet pics or what cause I’m not able to go back to work and would love to make extra cash. I’ve tried selling things like on Facebook and it don’t work out. Tips please! No scams 🥲🥲🥲

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Nursery

Baby starting nursery next week- 2 days a week. It’s a nursery where our son who just started school used to go to so we know it well and it’s very good. I like my work a lot and I have to go back to work and mainly want to go back to work. But feel anxious and sad about separation. We have not been seperate for mo...

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Maternity leave over😭

My maternity leave is officially over and I’m back to work tomorrow.. I’m staggering my return to work as I’ve had to take little man out of one nursery and put him in another as he just won’t settle and they haven’t been great so need to start settling in again. I can’t stop crying… he’s going to be with my partner...

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Recently single and extra money?

Hey, I'm recently single and going over my budget, incomings and outgoings, and I'm just wondering how everyone makes a bit extra money on the side? Just so I can afford to actually do stuff with my little girl aswell as keep us fed with a roof over our head😂

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Universal credit and leaving job

I would like to leave my job,it's no longer possible for me to get to work and my role had changed so I don't feel confident enough to do the tasks I ve been asked to do.Does anyone know if I get sanctioned when I leave? Or will I still get paid? Thanks

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Back to work

Anyone other moms feel guilty having to go back to work? I’m so upset I have to leave my son next month. Even though I’m going back part time but it makes me so upset all the time thinking about it. I work at a daycare so I feel like crap having to take care of other people’s children but can’t stay home with my own...

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SAHM

To all of you SAHM’s what do you do to earn some extra cash? I tried looking for remote jobs in my area (AZ) & coming up with nothing 😩 help me out please

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Mr. Reality Realtor

Today I spoke with a realtor. Cuz I'm ready to move. He gave me a list in order to proceed with the home buying process: I have to , Have 620 + credit score... ✔️ I need a w2 job that pays 6000 to 7000 a month And I need the down payment 1500$... ✔️ Soooooo where are the jobs that pay 7000 monthly. ??

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EI for both maternity and Parental benefits for working moms

Hello mommies, I want to apply for EI for both the maternity and parental benefits. Do I need to apply for EI for maternity and then parental benefits separately from service Canada Website?

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