My partner and I are thinking about starting a family (eek!). I have a relatively senior position withing a growing tech company, however the maternity leave policy was written up when the company was v small (and I'm pretty sure only employed men at the time!). I am planning on speaking to HR about the current policy which is the standard SMP of 90% for 6 weeks and then practically nothing after that.
I'm hoping that by speaking to them well in advance of me actually falling pregnant (assuming I'm lucky enough 
), they might be in a position to alter the policy to make it more favourable (they're a good company like that - unless they're looking to get rid of me haha), but I would like to be able to go into the meeting armed with examples of what other similar companies offer.
Is anyone willing to share what their mat leave policy is, working for an SME size of company (or slightly bigger)?
And if anyone has successfully managed to get their employer to change their policy, please fill me in on the details!!
Just as background, my partner and I both work and earn comfortably - but we'd be exceptionally stretched if my income were to disappear as we are pretty much 50/50. I'm not "supported" by my hubby and losing 50% of our income would be massive. We'd ideally like to start a family next year as I'm in my mid 30s. We will obviously save between now and then...but still...
Thank you in advance