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Hi ladies 😇I have something I want to ask you ☺️ I am self employed and I gave birth 1 month ago. I want to apply for maternity leave. I don't know exactly how to apply. If there is someone who can help me with this, I would be very happy.

As we get 15 hours free funding for 2 year olds do we still get that when we are on maternity leave/ pay?

Does anyone work for NHS in Wales? Do you know if we are due to get a payrise for 25/26?

Childs father is not on the birth certificate, can I still apply for child maintenance?

I have went back to full time teaching 3 weeks ago. It has been an absolute nightmare. My little one has been constantly sick and is unsettled in nursery. My husband has had to take off a week unpaid to help. My classes are so incredibly apathetic, I literally feel no joy and I can’t switch off. It’s been so bad o a...

Hey random question (I appreciate it may vary between companies) I reduced my hours after my 1st maternity to part time hours as nursery fees are extortionate and I couldn’t afford to go back full time. But am currently planning baby number two. I’d like to increase my hours again (to get more pay for my second matu...

I’m an only parent and my daughter already has one health issues her (never will be in her life and has been in her life) father genetically passed down to her. Even when I asked him about any hereditary health conditions when pregnant to only admit when she was born knowing I’d find out at the heel prick test he fi...

Your maternity forms did you apply for it or give all the information to your employer and they done ?

I’ve always been such a girl boss and now that I’m pregnant I just want a trad wife life haha. Anyone else feel this way?

I have been going to the same doctor since I was 13, I’ve had a couple problems with this doctor before. She has had a very inconsistent schedule going on vacations a lot and was always prescribing me new medication, anytime you bring up a problem with her she is quick to give a new prescription. Currently I am 23...

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How long after returning to work from maternity do you have to work before you can go off on maternity again? I have a 3 month old and planning on taking the year but I would like a close age gap between the next (18months plus gap).

Peace fellow mamas, currently expecting my 3rd bebè and I’m switching to Oula in Manhattan location. I’d love to know of any experiences receiving support from them and I’m happy to share how it goes next week!

I seriously don't want to work.well I do but I hate people at work.everywhere I go there's so much bitching going on..I hate it..I m alwyas stressed because if people....but I need money

Hi everyone, I'm looking for ideas and suggestions for ways to make money from home as a stay at home Mum. I'm desperate to leave my emotionally abusive partner but have very little money as I've lived off my savings over the last 5 years while being a sahm (partner doesn't support me financially really). Please no ...

Unfortunately I can’t get out of a trip I need to go to! I’ll be flying at exactly 34 weeks is a very short trip and flying back before 34+4 Does any know or has anyone got an insurance that can cover this trip? Cover everything such a all medical and birth First and single pregnancy, fit to fly confirmed. If th...

Currently I can’t claim UC as I have over £16k in savings but we are currently in the process of buying a house so the savings will be gone by end of May (current expected date of completion is 23/05). After this, would I be able to quit my job and claim UC, my husbands salary is approx £30k. Exploring options as I’...

Just been made redundant on mat leave, excuse being they have lost a few clients and can no longer pay my salary, anyone know what the legalities of this are ?

For those who are self employed and have no help at home, what do you do that works well with a baby and toddler?

WAHM mums - I am looking into options for when I return to work. Is it realistic to be able to take a few client sessions (service industry, hour long sessions usually) with a baby / toddler at home without any help? Do you ever get any work done while being 100% present with your baby / toddler? I want to be real...