Knowing when to head back to the workplace after you've had a baby can be really difficult. It's a very personal decision that's impacted by a multitude of factors, from financial pressures to simply wanting to return to your career when the time is right.
One woman has sparked debate as she believes mums should go back to work as soon as possible after birth, branding them as 'lazy' if they choose not to.
Jaelyn Cox, 29, who works as an Only Fans model, told the Sun that she returned to work 'days after birth' as she wants to give her children the best life she could. Her decision to not take maternity leave didn't go down well with her partner, as he wasn't keen on the idea.
She's encouraged other mums to follow her lead, boldly claiming those that don't are "lazy."
She said: "I think those people are just lazy and looking for an excuse.
"I think it's important to get back to your old life and back into a work routine."
She also said that she didn't want to let being a mum take over her life, as she believed it would impact her mental health.
On maternity leave, the NHS says: "When you're pregnant, you're entitled to up to a year of maternity leave.
"If you are employed and pregnant, you are entitled to 52 weeks (one year) of maternity leave, no matter how long you've worked for your employer.
"This is made up of 26 weeks of ordinary maternity leave and 26 weeks of additional maternity leave."
Going straight back to work isn't possible for many women after giving birth, as childcare costs have skyrocketed.
The Trades Unions Congress revealed that average monthly full-time nursery bills have increased to more than £1,000 in every English region - and will soon reach £2,000 in some, pricing many parents out of childcare.
The TUC said an estimated 1.7 million women are prevented from taking on more hours at work because of childcare issues - resulting in a loss of up to £28.2billion in economic output each year.
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