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Nanny Pregnant, does it work out?

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winegumss · 01/08/2007 17:04

Our nanny is pregnant, we have a 1,3 and 4 yr old - can she continue working for me with the same commitment and love for our children ro si she going to start taking multiple days off and not wanting to baby sit??? Have you had a pregnant nanny?

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yogimum · 01/08/2007 18:15

I was the pregnant nanny. I just started a new job and my employer didn't really want to keep me on and I did decide to leave after our chat though on the Monday she changed her mind. Unfortunately I had terrible sickness and had to cut down my hours though I did stay for about five months until she found a replacement. She does have rights and will need time off for appointments etc. I also had time off to go to a pre-natal yoga class. Obviously people have different experiences in pregnancy but I would bear this in mind.

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winegumss · 01/08/2007 17:57

i don't know what to think really, she will probably be fine. you just wonder and think of the worst to start with. i think she might even continue to work with us after the baby and ask her mum to help her - i just cant help thinking that the willing ness to be here with us wont be there.

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fridayschild · 01/08/2007 17:40

Will she get all "I know my rights" at you? If so i think you need to do a risk assessment - can you cut down the amount of heaving lifting she needs to do etc. We had a pg nanny who went to the CAB and got all kinds of advice suitable for someone employed by a large multi-national, rather than a nanny employed by parents.

As for your question - you've been pg 3 times yourself, I take it? Who can say whether she'll have a hard pregnancy and need time off? Just depends on your nanny

flowerybeanbag · 01/08/2007 17:17

Exactly right winegums. Just checking! You'd be surprised...

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winegumss · 01/08/2007 17:15

i cant can i! emplotyment rights etc etc!!!

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Mumpbump · 01/08/2007 17:14

Who can say? Depends on how the pregnancy goes. I don't think you can assume that she will be unable to do the job, you just have to see what happens.

flowerybeanbag · 01/08/2007 17:09
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