Any police officers out there I'm worried

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I've just found out I'm 6 weeks pregnant and I'm still on probation with the metropolitan police and I'm worried that when they find out I'll lose my job. Are there any police officers out there that can offer advice, I'm so scared I love my job and I don't want to lose it.

You can't lose your job because of becoming pregnant, that would be discrimination. Just tell them, so they can make sure you stay safe on the job x

That would be discrimination. However yes, you do need to tell them quite soon, especially if you are on response, because it's a physical job and you need to stay safe. DP is always talking about how his borough bend over backwards for pregnant officers and returning mums because they really don't want to get into an trouble. I think from what he says that you will be put on a desk job or something like that during your pregnancy.

My dil is in a different force and was treated extremely well during pregnancy.

Please say that's not your shoulder number

But yes you'll be fine!

You'll be fine. One of my dh's cohort fell pregnant on probation and just went to light duties. you will not be allow out of the office though!

You really won't lose your job, I joined with a girl who was pregnant before she even left then training college. It was fine.

It's such a big organisation that they suck it up.

Congratulations!!

Oh just to add, I've told my work early both times for the simple fact of keeping myself safe. I was given protected duties (eventually, second time) both times.