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Rachel Lacey

Could shared parental leave work for your family?

newborn baby asleep on father's shoulder

Shared parental leave could help families balance work and childcare commitments, while also allowing both parents to bond with their new baby (or babies). But how does it work and could it be the right solution for your family?

If you're expecting a baby, you’ll be wanting to research how much maternity pay you’ll get, how it’s calculated, and who will pay it. You might also be adding any paternity pay and leave into the mix.

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