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Pregnant whilst on maternity leave

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MESCHJA23 · 19/01/2024 13:18

Hi,

I am currently on maternity leave from an NHS job, I have just had a positive pregnancy test… This was not planned and happened whilst I was ‘thinking’ about what contraception to have.

My question is does anyone know how my maternity leave entitlement and pay will work as the two maternity leaves will overlap?

Thanks in advance

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Iwasafool · 19/01/2024 15:31

Parker231 · 19/01/2024 13:58

Weird comment! We have DT’s - they haven’t suffered from any lack of attention- if anything they have benefited from having a sibling the same age. My DSis is 14 months younger than me- a best friend of a very similar age - big win

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That's great. Less than 1 year between me and sibling. I hated it, always trailing behind them, always going into new year at primary just as they left and being compared. It is what it is but don't assume it is a positive for everyone.

Hope it all works out for you OP, I know my mother got lots of support from my GM which was a big help. My advice for a happy younger child (can't speak for the older child) don't compare as they are individuals and don't expect the younger child to be as "grown up" as the older child with none of the benefits of being older. Bitter? Me?

Whattodo789 · 19/01/2024 15:15

This happened to me too. I never went back between maternity leaves, NHS job. My DC are a year apart.

I got the enhanced maternity package the first time around, but only statutory maternity pay the second time. This was because I wasn’t earning enough during the qualifying weeks for enhanced pay package the second time around (because I was still on maternity leave for my first baby).

I never went back to the NHS in the end, but it would have be fine if I’d wanted to. Hope it all goes okay!

SparklyOwls · 19/01/2024 15:05

I know someone who we haven't seen for about 4 years as every time she gives birth she gets pregnant again straight afterwards. One permanent maternity leave!!! 🤣

Neurodiversitydoctor · 19/01/2024 14:44

Congratulations OP.

Neurodiversitydoctor · 19/01/2024 14:44

It is OP's choice, she could certainly stretch it using annual leave if she wanted to, much less unsettling for DC1 and it will save a fortune in childcare.

Neurodiversitydoctor · 19/01/2024 14:41

By my calculations you need to " return" on annual leave in June to qualify on your previous salary.

Jf20 · 19/01/2024 14:40

Neurodiversitydoctor · 19/01/2024 14:36

Because having someone come back for 6 weeks is a total PITA.

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It’s 8 weeks and it depends on how stretched they are.

Neurodiversitydoctor · 19/01/2024 14:36

Jf20 · 19/01/2024 14:01

Why would ig be Easier?

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Because having someone come back for 6 weeks is a total PITA.

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MESCHJA23 · 19/01/2024 14:13

I guess for the calculations, the pay would be calculated without unsocial hours etc

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supersonicginandtonic · 19/01/2024 14:04

@amazonrain my mum had 7 children in 9:5 years. I can tell you now, we didn't miss out. We had an amazing childhood and are still all very close now.

Jf20 · 19/01/2024 14:01

Neurodiversitydoctor · 19/01/2024 14:00

But this could be annual leave which will make things much easier for your employer.

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Why would ig be Easier?

Neurodiversitydoctor · 19/01/2024 14:01

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What an ignoramus, ignore OP.

Jf20 · 19/01/2024 14:01

MESCHJA23 · 19/01/2024 13:55

I wonder if I could use my annual leave to cover this time? Thanks for you comment, really helpful.

You will need to ask your employer if they will permit this, they don’t need to.

Neurodiversitydoctor · 19/01/2024 14:00

GintyMcGinty · 19/01/2024 13:54

If you want to receive maternity pay you will need to return to work during the qualifying period. (8 weeks up to and including the last pay day before the end of the qualifying week (15 weeks before due date)).

But this could be annual leave which will make things much easier for your employer.

Cas112 · 19/01/2024 14:00

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Get a grip

Parker231 · 19/01/2024 13:58

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Weird comment! We have DT’s - they haven’t suffered from any lack of attention- if anything they have benefited from having a sibling the same age. My DSis is 14 months younger than me- a best friend of a very similar age - big win

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MESCHJA23 · 19/01/2024 13:55

I wonder if I could use my annual leave to cover this time? Thanks for you comment, really helpful.

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There's always at least one muppet on every thread.

GintyMcGinty · 19/01/2024 13:54

If you want to receive maternity pay you will need to return to work during the qualifying period. (8 weeks up to and including the last pay day before the end of the qualifying week (15 weeks before due date)).

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 19/01/2024 13:50

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What judgemental rubbish! My friend gave her babies equal amounts of attention when the new baby arrived.

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MESCHJA23 · 19/01/2024 13:50

What a weird comment, how long should parents leave between children? My child’s every need is met, they have two loving parents, and a caring and loving support network all around them.

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