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I’ve started maternity leave today and it’s literally midday on day 1 and I’m already so bored. I’m due in 2 weeks and he may also be late so I just don’t know what to do with my time. The house is all ready. Baby room is all ready, clothes washed and hospital bag packed. What can I fill my time doing?

1) self referral to your chosen hospital via NHS maternity site 2) fill out the maternity exemption form from your Dr's and hand it back to them (you get free prescriptions up until baby turns 1 and dental care cleaning and polishing included) 3) book your flu jab

I’ve been told my job title has changed at work and some of my responsibilities have been passed to a colleague which has created a senior role for them with more money. I haven’t been informed of this and that my job role has essentially changed. Are they allowed to do this? I have asked HR to pass on my questions ...

I’m a first time mum, expecting my second next year!! However I’m struggling financially but don’t really know where to go. 😞 we’re working so hard to get out of this mess but no matter what we do it just seems never ending. Any ideas or reassurance would be lovely x

Trying to find an affordable but really good prenatal. What are your favorites?

Hi ladies, Im struggling with going back to work as a single mum with no support but i really think 1years old is yet so small to take my baby to a nursery :( does anyone know any SAHM jobs in the UK? because im up all night thinking of solutions :(

Can someone help me with my cali maternity leave I need to make sure I’m doing it correctly and I have no idea how to go about it

Anyone know anyone hiring for remote jobs ? Please let me know

Or do they stop it automatically? Or do you just pay back at the end of the financial year?

Mine is trying to find a career for him. He's a jack of all trades but at 30 years old should have established this already.

Baby will be 9 months on 12th December. She is eligible for the 15hrs from 9mo, which I assumed meant she would be eligible any time from the term starting after 1st January. I return to work 10th March, the week of her 1st birthday, and we've planned for baby to start nursery the week before, but now reading this...

I’m currently a mom of a 4 yr old and currently 8 weeks pregnant me and my other have decided I should slowly start being a sahm so I can have a safe and healthy pregnancy but I still would like to work any ideas?

SMP is so rubbish😫 anyone have suggestions on how to make some extra money whilst on maternity pay?

I’ve seen so many mums online now making an extra top up of money smp is shocking

Does anyone know any good work from home jobs hiring ?

Hey everyone, I just moved to Keystone Colorado from Maine and I'm seeking health insurance that covers my pregnancy. Back in Maine I had Maine care. Can you suggest the best one please? I tried online and all I'm getting is spam calls and messages.

You may be eligible for 52 weeks meaning 1yr off work in CA!!

How are you making extra $? What’s your side hustles? I’m sooo broke, it’s killing me. I’m currently pregnant and left my job weeks ago cause it was such a hard job just paying $13/hr. Who will hire me now 8 months pregnant? I’m selling stuff on mercari but no luck since I have no brand items to sell! Someone help m...

Does anyone know if care charge for private prescription? My Care clinic use stork as standard but they are so expensive so id rather go elsewhere but unsure how it works? Do they charge extra if you want them to write a private prescription?

Hey guys just wondering if anyone else is on maternity allowance (didn’t qualify for SMP) & knows how much you actually get after tax & NI. I know it says £184.03 weekly but it also says “before tax”. Thanks :) xx