I think I already know the answer to this one,but thought I'd see if anyone has any advice.
I am 14wks pregnant & am self employed as a gardener.I work for a lot of people in a tiny village where my family still live.They all know I'm pregnant & am happy for me & have said that whilst I am on maternity leave,I won't be replaced ect.
At the moment I'm not working,as my working hours are only March-November as there's not much doing in winter.However,I have had a few bouts of bleeding & this news has gotten out & about in the village & several of my customers have been very concerned & told my mum that I should rest & shouldn't go back to work.Not too much of a problem at the minute,but come March,I want to go back to my jobs again & I have a feeling that my customers will be too worried about working causing health problems for the baby & refuse to have me back.It's not as though I'll find it easy to get new customers when I'm 6 months pregnant either.We will need the money too,as if I don't work up to the birth,I'll get about £35.00 a week Maternity Allowance,based on my earnings up til now.
Any suggestions? If I am well enough to work next year,do you think my GP would give me a note or something I could show them to prove it?
TIA