Why the ‘unmaternal’ mother is the last parenting taboo that needs smashing
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Life
How Covid-19 has stressed the importance of shared parental leave
The pandemic has highlighted a need for change in focus when it comes to balancing family and working life.
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- Jessica Carter
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Wellbeing
“How can I keep my energy levels up with a new baby?”
In this week’s Sleep Diaries, Dr Nerina Ramlakhan offers her advice to a 28-year-old photo editor who’s seen her energy levels drop during maternity leave.
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- Stylist Team
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Life
Work and coronavirus: your key questions answered by the experts
From holiday leave to maternity issues, educate yourself on your post-Covid rights.
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- Anna Brech
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People
“I was the UK’s first maternity cover MP. Here are 6 things the experience taught me”
Kizzy Gardiner made history when she was hired to stand in for an MP who was on maternity leave. Here's what she learned from her time in office.
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- Moya Crockett
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- Christobel Hastings
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Boris Johnson’s silence on women’s rights speaks volumes about his commitment to equality
Johnson's voting record doesn't augur well for women.
Money
The Financial Therapist: Looking at making ends meet on maternity leave
Expert advice on how to lessen the financial strain of motherhood
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- 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.
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- 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
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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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People
“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
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- Rebecca Schiller
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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.
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- Moya Crockett
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- Susan Devaney
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Why Wimbledon broke this rule for Serena Williams
She’s now seeded number 25.
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
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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”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Careers
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
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- Moya Crockett
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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
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- Moya Crockett
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- Anna Brech
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New back-to-work scheme targets gaping gender pay gap
One small step in helping mums return to work - but is it enough?
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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