Maternity Leave
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Money
The Financial Therapist: Looking at making ends meet on maternity leave
Expert advice on how to lessen the financial strain of motherhood
- In partnership with
- NatWest
Life
Why are women MPs still having to choose between politics and parenthood?
Labour MP Stella Creasy has had to “beg” for maternity cover while pregnant. It’s a stark reminder of how the UK’s antiquated political system fails female MPs.
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
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People
Allison Williams on the question we should all ask expectant dads
Paving the way for greater gender parity
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- Anna Brech
- Published
People
A Danish MP has reignited the debate about bringing babies into parliament
"A chamber that represents mothers, fathers and babies ought to be open to mothers, fathers and babies."
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- Sarah Shaffi
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- Posted by
- Rebecca Schiller
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“MPs are having to delay childbirth for the Brexit vote – and that’s not OK”
We shouldn't have to choose between political freedom and physical safety, says Rebecca Schiller
People
This MP says she was betrayed by the government while on maternity leave
Jo Swinson was promised a Tory MP would abstain from a key vote while she cared for her baby. He didn’t – and she’s angry.
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
People
Why Wimbledon broke this rule for Serena Williams
She’s now seeded number 25.
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- Susan Devaney
- Published
People
Alex Jones explains why maternity leave can be so difficult for so many women
It's time to talk about “maternity leave paranoia”
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- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
Life
“It’s assumed traditional maternity leave is what you do”
One mum reveals her experience of Shared Parental Leave
- In partnership with
- The Government's Shared Parental Leave Campaign
Life
We bet you didn’t know this about maternity leave…
How Shared Parental Leave is shaking up traditional gender roles
- In association with
- The Government's Shared Parental Leave campaign
People
Paloma Faith’s important message to employers about maternity leave
“Women aren’t less committed to work after a baby”
- Posted by
- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
How women are blocked from speaking out about maternity discrimination
The problem is still rife – but many women are banned from talking about it, say experts
Life
This is why hardly any men are taking shared parental leave in the UK
Women are still doing the lion’s share of childcare, while men go out to work
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
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Careers
New back-to-work scheme targets gaping gender pay gap
One small step in helping mums return to work - but is it enough?
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- Anna Brech
- Published
People
Female politician grilled on having babies (just hours into the job)
Forget she made history – the people “need to know”
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- Amy Swales
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Careers
Would you include ‘motherhood’ on your CV?
Mothers are encouraged to list The Pregnancy Pause as a company they worked for
- Posted by
- Amy Swales
- Published
Careers
Annie Mac nails why maternity leave can be so difficult for many women
“It’s always weird when someone else does your job”
- Posted by
- Stylist Team
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People
Kate Humble’s honest response after being grilled about life choices
‘The worst thing about being famous is having to justify my life choices’
- Posted by
- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
- Posted by
- Alix Walker
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Don’t let your bump make you fear for your job
Stylist’s Alix Walker on the benefits of maternity leave
Careers
“Why are we scared to ask about maternity benefits in job interviews?”
“Women must pretend they don’t have a job when at home and that they don’t have a family when at work.”
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- Anna Whitehouse
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