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Will it keep going down after 6 months? I’ve been on maternity pay just over 6 months now and my wage has gone down is this normal. I’m on universal credit will they top me up?

I went back to work on Monday full time. My little girl is 9 months and in nursery 3 days a week and with her grandparents the other 2. I am having an awful awful time!! I’ve had PPD and PPA and was hospitalised for it when she was 5 months old. I’ve rung my mum 28 times today to check in with her as I’m convinced ...

Any horsey ladies out there? I am currently 36 weeks pregnant and I have two horses, I’ve had help caring for them throughout the pregnancy and I cannot wait to get back up the yard doing my jobs and riding again when ready too. The question is, is there anyone that has? Is it possible to bring a baby into the eques...

how long after sending the forms will you hear back about maternity allowance? i sent mine off a little while ago, it says you get a confirmation of arrival but i didn’t get a text or email at all. i go on maternity leave in just over 2 weeks and am starting to worry…

Does anyone have a birth plan outline? Or things to consider? We recently moved and no doula or anyone comes to our home. This is our first baby and I just want to be sure we have a plan and advocate for ourselves in the hospital. I’m not wanting a natural or non-medicated birth but other small things I want to ensu...

How do you know if a wfh company is legit ? & not a scam ??

Is ssi considered a source of income? I just googled it and it said it’s not. I was hoping to finally leave this relationship but I guess that won’t work, damn it

Does anyone know who is best to save with for a house intrestwise im after the best savings as possible

Anyone hiring? Or know of places I could apply to?

Hello mamas ! I am on maternity leave and my work pays the government pay (700) . I would like to have my full 1 year maternity which means last 3 months I won't be payed. Will I be able to get help from government with rent and or universal credit etc Thank you

What job does everyone have and what sort of hours do you do? Looking to get a new role, but unsure what to do

Currently pregnant with my second baby and trying to Google about my toddlers childcare funding, as he currently does 2 days a week. Does anyone know for definite if I will still be entitled to this when I’m off work on maternity leave? As I will be returning to work after my second maternity, I ideally won’t be tak...

I did it. After 6 years with the company, I resigned to stay home with the kids. 😭

I’m looking to go back into working day jobs. They aren’t repeat clients so wondering what I am expected to show the gov of my advanced clients as they are all one off jobs. Any one know?

Why can’t they just send you one big medical bill with everything why several months later am I still receiving medical bills? Like leave me alone I’m poor lol

How do all these (mom) influencers make it look sooo easy... and always have a clean house. I'm lucky if i get a shower in🥴😵‍💫 But seriously, any tips or advice on how to get a start please let me know. I'm trying my hand at everything and having no luck. Maybe it's just me ha.

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I honestly would love to just stay home and raise our little girl, go to groups see family etc. I cannot think of anything worse than going back in a week and her going to a childminder. I have overwhelming guilt. I have no choice but to work four days. I know some mums can’t wait to go back and I absolutely respect...

Hello, My understanding is that while I am on maternity leave I keep accruing annual leave as an employee. I started maternity leave in November 2024. Does this paid annual leave expire in 2025 according to the UK law?

I might have to leave my job and become a stay at home mum! I am really anxious to make this step financially! Does anyone have any recommendations for me?!