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Mums with cancer call for maternity leave to be deferred

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The Independent UK

‘Instead of bonding with my newborn I was fighting for my life – I want change for mothers diagnosed with cancer’

Campaigners are calling for legislative reform as mothers diagnosed with cancer in or around pregnancy say they are spending their maternity leave undergoing life-saving treatment instead of bonding with their babies

The Independent UK

Extend fully paid maternity leave for UK teachers to stem exodus, union says

NASUWT says full entitlement should be increased to 26 weeks and paternity pay also improved

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Discriminatory Maternity Leave Rule for Adoptive Mothers

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday declared unconstitutional a provision that restricted maternity leave for adoptive mothers to those adopting children below three months of age. The ruling marks a significant step toward a more inclusive and equitable understanding of parenthood in India.

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The Advice Alyssa Farah Griffin Gave To The Republicans Sitting In Her Hot Seat On The View

What she wants those filling in for her during maternity leave to know.

Cinemablend

Mixed message in France’s letter about fertility

Letters: Daniel Whittington writes that it shows a lack of understanding; plus letters on the length of maternity leave and the emotional cost of leaving conception too late

The Guardian - UK

‘People are vile and cruel’: Washington Post journalist laid off while on maternity leave responds to 'go back to India' trolling

The Washington Post conducted its largest layoffs in history, impacting one-third of its staff, including a woman on maternity leave. After sharing her experience online, the former employee faced hateful and xenophobic attacks from internet users. She expressed her dismay at the cruelty she encountered, explaining why she limits personal…

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BBC Breakfast host surprises viewers with maternity leave announcement

‘Last show done for a while,’ broadcaster said

The Independent UK

How I turned my maternity leave into a girls’ holiday

Spa, sublime food and sisterhood – a girls’ holiday during maternity leave is the way to lean into travel when you’ve long days to fill with tiny ones in tow

Evening Standard

Lara Trump Claims Pregnant Karoline Leavitt Is a 'Machine' and Not Leaving White House

Following her pregnancy announcement, which raised questions about whether she would resign from her position, Lara Trump has come out in support of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Trump insisted that Leavitt stay at the White House until the end of her pregnancy and take little time off before…

International Business Times UK

Do you need to save for maternity leave? How to make it work financially

Financial experts tell Lisa Salmon what parents-to-be need to think about before and after a new baby arrives.

The Independent UK

‘Was she supposed to call them in between pushes or…’: Woman misses work to have a baby. Then she gets fired for ‘no call, no show’

A human resources (HR) worker shares the moment she confronted a manager for firing a pregnant worker who “no-call, no-showed.” Other working mothers say the scenario is all too familiar, experiencing the same issue when accessing their maternity leave.

The Mary Sue

NWSL Matchday 17: How to Watch, Injury Updates

Bay FC could be without Abby Dahlkemper for this weekend’s historic game against the Washington Spirit at Oracle Park.

Sports Illustrated

NWSL Matchday 16: How to Watch, Injury Updates

Trinity Rodman has returned after an extended period away with a back injury, but she may not be fit to start for the Washington Spirit on Friday night.

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The Independent UK

New law could give disabled workers similar rights to those on maternity leave

A new right to reintegration for workers on sick leave will give them greater protections

The Independent UK

MP accused of ‘hiding’ for Commons statement says she was looking after her baby

Conservative MP Claire Coutinho was absent for Ed Miliband’s statement to the Commons on climate and nature

Evening Standard

Shadow minister hits back at claims she was in ‘hiding’ when with her baby

Conservative MP Claire Coutinho recently returned to the Commons from maternity leave.

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7 States with the Best Family and Medical Leave Programs — and How They Could Affect Your Finances

For decades, maternity leave was placed in the hands of businesses and their human resource departments. Paid time off to care for a newborn, not to mention job protection for new parents, varied...

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The Independent UK

Parental leave isn’t working. This is how it can be fixed

Although gender roles have evolved, UK policies lag behind

The Conversation

Parental leave in the UK isn’t working – here’s what needs to change

The recent launch of a government review into parental leave and pay in the UK is a hugely welcome development. In order to bring about meaningful change, it must challenge the fundamental issue at the heart of current parental leave laws. They are strongly influenced by, and so perpetuate, gender…

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“It Gets Juicy”: Company Tries To Deny Woman Maternity Leave, Underestimates Her

Can a company really try to deny maternity pay and get away with it?

The Independent UK

‘Spiteful’ boss cut pregnant accountant’s hours after she told him she had morning sickness

Sadia Shakil’s employment was then terminated when she was due to start maternity leave

WhatToWatch

Two ways Luna could be tied to Steffy's exit on The Bold and the Beautiful

We can see two plausible ways that Luna could be tied to Steffy's departure from The Bold and the Beautiful while Jacqueline MacInnes Wood takes maternity leave.

Evening Standard

Vick Hope confirms she is pregnant with first child with Calvin Harris

The presenter told Radio 1 listeners she was about to go on maternity leave

The Independent UK

‘I had to borrow money from friends and family during my maternity leave – I felt ashamed and humiliated’

Campaigners warn statutory maternity pay is pushing new mothers into poverty

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