Would you like to help make a change to Mat Leave pay!

Petition: Make statutory maternity pay 90% of wage for first 12 weeks & minimum wage after

We believe mothers should never be forced back to work because maternity leave is unaffordable. UK SMP is among Europe’s least generous, falling to around 41% of minimum wage after 6 weeks. The Government should fix this and give mothers 12 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay at 90% of their salary.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/779259

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in our community

Sex

Completely lost my sex drive since becoming a mum. Last year we had sex once and I got pregnant 🤣.
We have 2 under 2 now.
We last had sex around 6 months ago - which induced labour 😃
I feel awful but I just never have the capacity for it, never crave it. Don't think it helps that I'm struggling with my body image.
My husband tells me constantly how beautiful I am & looks at me the same as he always has.
When we do it, its mindblowing & i think "why dont we do this more." But then I guess, life gets in the way.
I feel bad on my husband as we don't have any sexual contact but I almost feel sick at the thought of it.
It's not a reflection on him because hes fooooinnneeeee 😍 and i love him with my whole heart.

It's me thats the problem. I'm going to the gym & eating well to try lose weight. But what can I do to get it back within myself?

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Would you like to help make a change to Mat Leave pay!

Petition: Make statutory maternity pay 90% of wage for first 12 weeks & minimum wage after

We believe mothers should never be forced back to work because maternity leave is unaffordable. UK SMP is among Europe’s least generous, falling to around 41% of minimum wage after 6 weeks. The Government should fix this and give mothers 12 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay at 90% of their salary.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/779259

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Asking parents for money

How many people have asked their parents to borrow a bit of money to help in the last few months of maternity?
I’m down to £0 pay for the last 3 months and will be picking up an extra job next month but my friends suggested asking my parents to borrow a bit to help me and my parents have made me feel like this is unacceptable and I shouldn’t have asked them.

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Serious friendships only..

Heyyy ladies! 💕 I’m looking for genuine friendships where the conversation just flows! I love a good laugh, random check-ins, deep conversations, and talking about everything and nothing. 😂
I’m easy to talk to, but I need that energy reciprocated! Not looking to carry every conversation or feel like I’m interviewing you lol. I want friendships where we can actually get to know each other, encourage one another, and build a real connection.
If you’re down for good conversation, genuine vibes, and a friendship that goes beyond “hey girl,” let’s connect! 🫶🏽

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Feeling Alone.

Does anyone feel alone in their pregnancy? I have no support group and feel incredibly lonely. I want friends and family to chat with but everyone has been so dismissive of my pregnancy

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