Pregnancy and starting a new job

[dhanyajit86]

I am 25 weeks pregnant and starting a new job next week. My new workplace and manager is aware of the pregnancy and I only signed the contract after I told them and knowing they are fully aware. My current role was not going anywhere and I have been dissatisfied for a while, after knowing about my pregnancy, they refused to take me for projects and while many in my similar role were promoted, even the routine 1 on 1's were cancelled for me. This led me to look after roles and after getting 4 offers I have selected one. My question is: I am feeling nervous and my old frenemyimposter syndromeis rising its head. I also wonder if I can ask my new employer wfh and time off for appointments. Would really appreciate some insights. Thank you!

[NotYourOscarSpeech]

Regarding time off for appointments, they’re obliged to allow you to attend and would be subjecting you to maternity discrimination if they refused.

[Threetulips]

You allowed time off for appointments.

WFH home is subject to working needs. Can’t answer that one.

[NewNormalLife]

Really don't worry too much about it. work has to give time for appointments (that you don't need to make up) plus they have a duty to give you a risk assessment. occupational health may recommend that you be allowed to wfh and may even reduce your hours on full pay if you're struggling with health issues/anxiety. I was in the same position a few months ago and had both these recommendations implemented. I ahd explained how worried I was about covid and commuting 2 hours each way.

[dhanyajit86]

Thank you all for replying. Cannot tell how reassuring reading these answers have been. Thank you!