Pregnant and working? Know your rights. 👉 Read the information sheet: maternityaction.org.uk/advice/pregnant-at-work #PregnantAtWork #MaternityRights #Pregnancy #MaternityLeave #WorkingParents #KnowYourRights

Breastfeeding and returning to work? Make sure you know your rights. This helpful guide from Maternity Action explains what you need to know: maternityaction.org.uk/advice/conti... #breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #pregnancy #pregnancyrights #maternity #maternityright

It's #WorldBreastfeedingWeek 2026! Here is a quick overview of some of your #breastfeedingrights in the workplace. You can find out more via our information sheet maternityaction.org.uk/advice/conti...

For the fifth year running Maternity Action is asking #NewMums about managing the #CostOfLiving during #MaternityLeave. Join the nearly 1,500 women who have already shared their experiences. Take our survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/MaternityA...

🤰 Self-employed and expecting a baby? Make sure you know your rights. Read our info sheet here: maternityaction.org.uk/advice/maternity-and-parental-rights-for-self-employed-parents. Please share 💜 #SelfEmployed #SelfEmployment #MaternityRights #PregnancyAtWork #WorkingParents

Working through a #heatwave while #pregnant? You have rights. Read our blog here maternityaction.org.uk/2019/07/work... #PregnancyAtWork #MaternityRights #WorkingParents #HealthAndSafety

💜 Looking for your next challenge? Whether it's a run, walk, bake sale, quiz night or your own fundraising idea, you can help raise vital funds for Maternity Action. Start your fundraising journey maternityaction.org.uk/fundraise/ #SmallCharitiesWeek #FundraisingChallenge #MaternityAction

Looking for an easy way to support Maternity Action this #SmallCharitiesWeek? Sign up to #easyfundraising & raise money for us every time you shop online – at no extra cost to you join.easyfundraising.org.uk/maternityact...

As a #smallcharity we depend on the generosity of our supporters to keep our work going. With demand for our services continuing to grow, a monthly donation helps us be there for pregnant women & new parents when they need us the most. Set up a regular donation checkout.justgiving.com/gwecwlov3t

Have you been on maternity or adoption leave or similar in the last 18 months? Please take our new 2026 Cost of Living Survey. Here's the link surveymonkey.com/r/MaternityAction-COL-26.

This #VolunteersWeek we’d like to say a huge thank you to the people who so generously give their time to help us promote, protect and enhance the rights of pregnant women and new parents. Thank you for volunteering for us – it means the world.

Please take our new 2026 Cost of Living Survey. We want to hear from you if you were on maternity leave (or any other type of leave) at any time in the 18 months between December 2024 & the present day. Survey link here www.surveymonkey.com/r/MaternityA...

Did you know that from day one of employment, employees have the legal right to request #flexibleworking? If you’re returning from #maternityleave, juggling #childcare, or trying to make work fit around family life, read our info sheet maternityaction.org.uk/advice/child....

Do you have a question or dilemma at work on your #pregnancy #maternity or #parentalrights? We've teamed up with mumsnet.com and will be answering your questions until 20 May here shorturl.at/tWsKM.

This #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek we’re highlighting that postnatal depression affects more than 1 in 10 mothers within a year of giving birth. If you’re struggling, you have rights at work and may be entitled to support. 👉 maternityaction.org.uk/advice/postn...

On a #ZeroHoursContract and expecting a baby — or recently become a parent? You still have important rights around #MaternityPay, leave, & financial support — even if your hours aren’t guaranteed. Find out what support you can get and how it works: maternityaction.org.uk/advice/zero-...

Are you #pregnant, on #maternityleave, or #parentalleave and worried about #redundancy? You have important legal protections and entitlements - take a look at our info sheet - maternityaction.org.uk/advice/redun...

Improve your knowledge & understanding of maternity & parental pay & benefits when helping clients. Maternity Action is offering free online training for advisers & support workers in London-based voluntary and community organisations. Find out more and book docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Today, Maternity Action & Unison release the findings from our joint #MaternityRights survey, which reveals that despite legal protections, pregnant women & new mothers still face poor treatment, disadvantage & unacceptable risk when they go to work. Read here maternityaction.org.uk/our-research.

If you’re on #maternity or #adoptionleave, you can work up to 10 #KITdays without ending your leave or pay. On #sharedparentalleave? You may be able to use up to 20 shared parental in touch (SPLIT) days. Check out our helpful guide here maternityaction.org.uk/advice/keepi...

@maternityaction.bsky.social is supporting amendment 221 to put Child Rights Impact Assessments on a statutory footing. Backed by 160 orgs & echoing a key Covid-19 Inquiry recommendation, this is a vital step to ensure children’s rights are considered in decision-making bit.ly/4akFft8 #childrights

In 2025, we helped thousands understand their rights & access vital benefits. We shone a light on unfair maternity charging & the cost of living crisis through our reports & guidance, & pushed for change at every level — from workplaces to Parliament. Thank you to everyone who made this possible 💜

Going on #maternityleave or heading back to work? Make sure you know your #rights every step of the way. Read our info sheet - maternityaction.org.uk/advice/discr... #MaternityBenefits #WorkingParents #NewParents #ReturningToWork #ParentalRights

Are you a working mother-to-be or new parent? Learn more about your #rights at work during #pregnancy, #maternityleave & return to work in this must read info sheet maternityaction.org.uk/advice/pregnant-at-work. #MaternityPay #MaternityRights #UKemplaw #StatutoryMaternityPay #MaternityAllowance

🎄Season’s greetings from everyone at Maternity Action. After a very busy year, we’ll be taking a short break over Christmas and New Year. Please check individual services for information about advice service closures - maternityaction.org.uk.

Maternity Action's Head of Policy Judith Dennis attended a roundtable yesterday with Government Minister Dearden & Baroness Sherlock to discuss the parental leave and pay review. We continue to urge the Government to take steps to #endpregnancypoverty

Yesterday, Maternity Action & Royal College of Midwives launched our new guidance for #midwives in England on #NHScharging for maternity care. 📄 Download the guidance: maternityaction.org.uk/wp-content/u... 🎥 Watch the webinar recording: maternityaction.org.uk/our-events

Need #maternityrights info in your language? Find clear, reliable information about your rights to maternity pay — available in 13 languages. Please share. Visit: maternityaction.org.uk/maternity-ri.... #KnowYourRights #MultilingualSupport #MaternityPay

It’s #GivingTuesday Help us support even more #pregnantwomen and #newparents who urgently need our help. Every #donation makes a real difference. Please donate here checkout.justgiving.com/8pajrdarey. #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2025 #GiveBack

Help Maternity Action raise money with #easyfundraising this Christmas! Over 8,000 retailers will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to shop. Sign up via the app by the end of November, and we'll get an additional £2 without you even spending anything! 📷 App sign-up: tinyurl.com/337z5848