Being pregnant is an exciting time. For many mums-to-be, it also brings a lot of questions and worries. One concern that often arises is when and how to tell your boss you’re expecting. It can be a nerve-wracking experience telling…
Category: Pregnancy at work
Becoming a mother is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. But as your due date approaches, you may start to feel anxious about leaving your job to become a full-time mum. After all, you’ve worked hard…
Having a baby is an amazing time that comes with a lot of changes, both physically and emotionally. One other change that happens when you become a parent is your income. If you’re used to working full-time and bringing in…
Maternity Leave is designed to allow you to rest and recover throughout the first months of your baby’s life, which means that there are some restrictions on working during your leave. These rules are in place to encourage you to…
Returning to work after maternity leave can have mixed feelings. I know this for sure because my sentiments were quite different after each of my two maternity leaves. For our first child, I remember crying all the way to the…
Yesterday, we gave you a rundown on what to expect at work during your pregancy from first to second, to third trimester. Today, we’ll be looking at what to do if your employer turns nasty during your pregnancy. Making a…
Firstly, congratulations are in order! If it’s your first child you’ll know doubt have a mix of excitement and a ting of nervousness every so often – life is about to change, for the better! If this is not your…
Dressing during the second trimester of pregnancy can be a real challenge. Many women find that their pre-pregnancy clothes are starting to feel a little tight, but full-blown maternity clothes are too big! Stylists Colour Me Beautiful believe that every woman…
If you’ve suffered from indigestion before, you’ll know it’s quite an uncomfortable, and often excruciating pain in the chest and upper abdomen. If you’re pregnant, and working, it can be even more uncomfortable, as you’re expected to work through your…
New mums are entitled to 52 weeks of maternity leave and get up to 39 weeks of statutory maternity pay.Despite this, according to the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) 43 per cent of mothers on maternity leave are too afraid to…
Baby brain really does exist – well according to researchers at the University of London, anyway! If you keep forgetting things, are a ‘little’ oversensitive at times and find it harder to stay focused, there may well be a valid…
If you’ve just discovered that you’re pregnant, you may be worried about how your pregnancy will affect your job. The likelihood is you will need time off for hospital appointments and check-ups, as well as a lengthy break to have…
Business women with successful careers are often shocked at the inequalities that still surround employees who take their full maternity leave. When it’s time to go back to work, the choices available to women can be quite limited, with a…
Whilst commuters rush around on their journey to work or business meetings, focusing on juggling their coffee, hand or manbag, free issue of Metro newspaper on route, pregnant women are struggling to get a seat. Trying to avoid an elbow…
Rochelle Humes is The Saturdays fame has recently tweeted about being bored on her maternity leave from the band as she is not used to just relaxing! And this is something that many pregnant women experience. By the time you’ve…
Pregnant women between 28-38 weeks pregnant are being asked to get vaccinated against whooping cough (pertussis). This is due to a sharp rise in the number of whooping cough cases in the UK, and eight babies dying from whooping cough…
In an ideal world, every employer would do their best to ensure that their pregnant employees are well looked after – or at least ensure that their legal obligations to them are met. But, for many pregnant women, announcing a…