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I need to go to hopsital tonight with severe belly ache and they told me the chance is big that i need an operation on my stomach. Thing is, im a single mum and no family around, her dad is not around and my 2 friends got their own babies to look after. Is there a chance that the staff can watch her? I got no clue ...

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When will you start maternity leave?

I realise it’s a while off, but work are asking me already so it’s something I am thinking about! Do people start maternity leave as late as possible (like at 39 weeks), or leave a bit earlier? I was thinking like 37 weeks, but keen to know what others have done/would do!! For context I work full time at a school...

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Remote jobs?

Looking for remote jobs! As a new mom I'd like to work from home. Do you know of anyone hiring?

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Secondment maternity

Has anyone got pregnant while on secondment. I’m currently on a band 7 2 year secondment coming to an end and will go back to a band 6. What would my maternity leave be based on 7 wage or 6? Or is there a cut off for when I’d have to be earning what to be eligible for the 7 maternity?

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NHS maternity leave advice

Hi ladies, Just wondering if anyone working for the nhs would know. I’ve got 4 weeks of annual leave before my maternity leave officially starts however I was wondering what happens if baby arrives early? For example if she were to come 2 weeks into my annual leave, I know my maternity leave would automatically s...

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Financially broken

I feel so lost and broken rn. I can't claim SMP as I was working 0h contacts and was a full time student before my little girl was born. She's now 4 months old and growing so well. My partner has recently changed contracts which has meant our UC claim is pretty much nill. I am now living off CB (£100pcm) which is no...

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Parental Benefits

Does EI Parental benefits start right away automatically after the birth of your baby? I applied for both when I was applying for maternity. Thanks in advanced

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Sure start maternity grant

Does anyone know if I can send off anything other than a MatB1 form? I already sent that off for my maternity allowance so I don’t currently have another one and now discharged from the midwife?

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WFH

Hi all, anybody know any WFH jobs hiring at the minute full time? Thanks!

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Shared parental leave

Hi, is anyone able to help me understand how the shared parental leave works please? Or how it worked for you if you’ve used it. I’ve read the government information but still struggling to get my head around how it works and if I’ve got it wrong. My due date is 26/10 so hypothetically, can I take my Mat leave to ...

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Jobs hiring

Does anyone know of jobs hiring, no experience needed, high school diploma and that pays $15+ ? Open to Tampa, lutz, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills areas. Thanks in advance! I have experience in customer service and working in preschools but open to anything

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Does anyone here work from home? Or knows of remote jobs currently hiring?

Hey everyone! I had my baby back in April and now that my oldest is back in school and I am home, I started applying for remote jobs but Ive had zero to no luck! I am located in NY and am available throughout the week to work from home. Does anyone know of any companies that are hiring? Also, does anyone have any su...

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Work holidays

My holidays renew every April, if I started my mat leave at the beginning of April, what would be the situation with my holidays as I’ll be on mat leave?

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30 hours childcare on maternity leave

Hi everyone, I am currently 5 weeks postpartum and on maternity leave. Am I eligible to use 30 hours childcare for my 3 years old daughter. I am going back to work in march.can I use the last 3 months for free childcare even if I get unpaid 3months xx

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Economy

Life is honestly so shit right now, what are some ways y'all are bringing in extra money? I've also been needing a new vehicle but scared to get a note that I don't currently have..How much are y'all paying on vehicle notes per month??

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SMP 2nd baby

If my employer only provides SMP. Can they dictate how long I have to be back in work before I fall pregnant again? I’ve read somewhere it’s 3 months, but is that 3 months and then get pregnant, or I can fall pregnant as long as I work there for 3 months pregnant? Big life choices 🥲

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Kaiser PPD/PPA disability

Hello, I am currently 4 months post partum with my second baby, first will be 2 in a month, and I’m curious if anyone has had any experience with Kaiser extending SDI for ppd/ppda. Initially my OBGYN gave me an extra 8 weeks on my SDI because of a complicated pregnancy, hemorrhaging after birth and history of depre...

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Due date 31st January

When are you going on maternity leave if your due date is last week of January? Initially I was told my due date is 8th January so I decided I wanted my leave to start before Christmas but now because my due date is literally last day of January I’m actually sad I’ll still be going to work after Christmas 🤣 I…

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wfh

any moms have a work from home job? my job and its environment is adding so much extra stress to my life when i’m already the main parent and have a ton of housework to do because my boyfriend works insane hours. hoping any of you might have some suggestions on where to look because idk how much longer i can do this

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WFH jobs?

Does anyone who of any work from home jobs hiring? Looking to start working soon while at home with little one. Please help 🥰 I am located in Florida if that helps!

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