Maternity Action
@maternityaction.bsky.social
Maternity Action provides information, advice and training on maternity rights in employment, benefits and access to healthcare, and influences policy makers.
Do you have a question or dilemma at work on your #pregnancy, #maternity or #parentalrights?
We've teamed up with Mumsnet and will be answering your questions on their website. Open until Thursday 6th November.
Here's the link tinyurl.com/yc3f2de9.
We've teamed up with Mumsnet and will be answering your questions on their website. Open until Thursday 6th November.
Here's the link tinyurl.com/yc3f2de9.
November 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Do you have a question or dilemma at work on your #pregnancy, #maternity or #parentalrights?
We've teamed up with Mumsnet and will be answering your questions on their website. Open until Thursday 6th November.
Here's the link tinyurl.com/yc3f2de9.
We've teamed up with Mumsnet and will be answering your questions on their website. Open until Thursday 6th November.
Here's the link tinyurl.com/yc3f2de9.
Real stories. Real impact.
Behind each of these testimonials is an advice worker who helped make it happen.
During the #AdviceSaves campaign, we’re celebrating our incredible team — empowering pregnant women and new parents with trusted advice when it’s needed most.
#AdviceWorks
Behind each of these testimonials is an advice worker who helped make it happen.
During the #AdviceSaves campaign, we’re celebrating our incredible team — empowering pregnant women and new parents with trusted advice when it’s needed most.
#AdviceWorks
October 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Real stories. Real impact.
Behind each of these testimonials is an advice worker who helped make it happen.
During the #AdviceSaves campaign, we’re celebrating our incredible team — empowering pregnant women and new parents with trusted advice when it’s needed most.
#AdviceWorks
Behind each of these testimonials is an advice worker who helped make it happen.
During the #AdviceSaves campaign, we’re celebrating our incredible team — empowering pregnant women and new parents with trusted advice when it’s needed most.
#AdviceWorks
It's #AdviceWeek
We’re excited to join Advice UK in highlighting the vital role of advisers across the UK. Access to free, professional advice changes lives every day.
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks
We’re excited to join Advice UK in highlighting the vital role of advisers across the UK. Access to free, professional advice changes lives every day.
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks
October 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It's #AdviceWeek
We’re excited to join Advice UK in highlighting the vital role of advisers across the UK. Access to free, professional advice changes lives every day.
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks
We’re excited to join Advice UK in highlighting the vital role of advisers across the UK. Access to free, professional advice changes lives every day.
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks
A huge thank you from us all at Maternity Action!
We’re so grateful for your incredible support during our Big Give campaign. Whether you donated, shared, or simply helped spread the word — you’ve made a real difference.
Thank you 🫶
#WGMF #BigGive2025
We’re so grateful for your incredible support during our Big Give campaign. Whether you donated, shared, or simply helped spread the word — you’ve made a real difference.
Thank you 🫶
#WGMF #BigGive2025
October 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
A huge thank you from us all at Maternity Action!
We’re so grateful for your incredible support during our Big Give campaign. Whether you donated, shared, or simply helped spread the word — you’ve made a real difference.
Thank you 🫶
#WGMF #BigGive2025
We’re so grateful for your incredible support during our Big Give campaign. Whether you donated, shared, or simply helped spread the word — you’ve made a real difference.
Thank you 🫶
#WGMF #BigGive2025
Last chance to donate to our Big Give campaign.
Please help us support more women by donating before midday today donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
🎥 “Pregnant women are being pushed into poverty.”
Hear directly from Annah about the harsh reality too many mums are facing today.
#WGMF
Please help us support more women by donating before midday today donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
🎥 “Pregnant women are being pushed into poverty.”
Hear directly from Annah about the harsh reality too many mums are facing today.
#WGMF
October 15, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Last chance to donate to our Big Give campaign.
Please help us support more women by donating before midday today donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
🎥 “Pregnant women are being pushed into poverty.”
Hear directly from Annah about the harsh reality too many mums are facing today.
#WGMF
Please help us support more women by donating before midday today donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
🎥 “Pregnant women are being pushed into poverty.”
Hear directly from Annah about the harsh reality too many mums are facing today.
#WGMF
We have just 24 hours left of our Big Give campaign to raise £10,000.
Please donate and help us support more women donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF #BigGive2025 #SupportMums #DoubleYourDonation #MaternityMatters
Please donate and help us support more women donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF #BigGive2025 #SupportMums #DoubleYourDonation #MaternityMatters
October 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
We have just 24 hours left of our Big Give campaign to raise £10,000.
Please donate and help us support more women donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF #BigGive2025 #SupportMums #DoubleYourDonation #MaternityMatters
Please donate and help us support more women donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF #BigGive2025 #SupportMums #DoubleYourDonation #MaternityMatters
Help us reach pregnant women & new parents who urgently need our help.
£15 could fund a 30-minute advice call with one of our specialist advisers.
£20 could help a new mum get advice on her rights when she is threatened with redundancy.
👉 Please donate: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
£15 could fund a 30-minute advice call with one of our specialist advisers.
£20 could help a new mum get advice on her rights when she is threatened with redundancy.
👉 Please donate: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
October 9, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Help us reach pregnant women & new parents who urgently need our help.
£15 could fund a 30-minute advice call with one of our specialist advisers.
£20 could help a new mum get advice on her rights when she is threatened with redundancy.
👉 Please donate: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
£15 could fund a 30-minute advice call with one of our specialist advisers.
£20 could help a new mum get advice on her rights when she is threatened with redundancy.
👉 Please donate: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
Our #BigGive Campaign has officially launched!
From now until 15th October, every donation you make up to £5,000 will be doubled.
Hear from our Director, Ali Fiddy, on why your support matters now more than ever.
👉 Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
From now until 15th October, every donation you make up to £5,000 will be doubled.
Hear from our Director, Ali Fiddy, on why your support matters now more than ever.
👉 Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
October 8, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Our #BigGive Campaign has officially launched!
From now until 15th October, every donation you make up to £5,000 will be doubled.
Hear from our Director, Ali Fiddy, on why your support matters now more than ever.
👉 Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
From now until 15th October, every donation you make up to £5,000 will be doubled.
Hear from our Director, Ali Fiddy, on why your support matters now more than ever.
👉 Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
Thinking about asking for child-friendly working hours but unsure of your rights?
Empower yourself with the facts - maternityaction.org.uk/advice/child-friendly-working-hours.
#WorkLifeWeek #WorkingParents #FlexibleWorking #KnowYourRights #ParentingAndWork #MaternityAction
Empower yourself with the facts - maternityaction.org.uk/advice/child-friendly-working-hours.
#WorkLifeWeek #WorkingParents #FlexibleWorking #KnowYourRights #ParentingAndWork #MaternityAction
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Thinking about asking for child-friendly working hours but unsure of your rights?
Empower yourself with the facts - maternityaction.org.uk/advice/child-friendly-working-hours.
#WorkLifeWeek #WorkingParents #FlexibleWorking #KnowYourRights #ParentingAndWork #MaternityAction
Empower yourself with the facts - maternityaction.org.uk/advice/child-friendly-working-hours.
#WorkLifeWeek #WorkingParents #FlexibleWorking #KnowYourRights #ParentingAndWork #MaternityAction
✨ We're thrilled to be part of the Big Give Campaign 2025!
From 8th–15th October, every donation we receive up to £5,000, will be doubled.
📅 Save the date: We'll share the donation link at midday on Wednesday 8th October.
Let’s make a difference — together. 💪
#WGMF #BigGive2025 #DoubleYourDonation
From 8th–15th October, every donation we receive up to £5,000, will be doubled.
📅 Save the date: We'll share the donation link at midday on Wednesday 8th October.
Let’s make a difference — together. 💪
#WGMF #BigGive2025 #DoubleYourDonation
October 6, 2025 at 8:31 AM
✨ We're thrilled to be part of the Big Give Campaign 2025!
From 8th–15th October, every donation we receive up to £5,000, will be doubled.
📅 Save the date: We'll share the donation link at midday on Wednesday 8th October.
Let’s make a difference — together. 💪
#WGMF #BigGive2025 #DoubleYourDonation
From 8th–15th October, every donation we receive up to £5,000, will be doubled.
📅 Save the date: We'll share the donation link at midday on Wednesday 8th October.
Let’s make a difference — together. 💪
#WGMF #BigGive2025 #DoubleYourDonation
We’re proud to support Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2025, led by The Motherhood Group.
This year’s theme: Make Black Mothers Visible. Together, we can change maternal health outcomes.
#MakeBlackMothersVisible #BMMHW2025 #TheMotherhoodGroup
This year’s theme: Make Black Mothers Visible. Together, we can change maternal health outcomes.
#MakeBlackMothersVisible #BMMHW2025 #TheMotherhoodGroup
September 23, 2025 at 7:13 AM
We’re proud to support Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2025, led by The Motherhood Group.
This year’s theme: Make Black Mothers Visible. Together, we can change maternal health outcomes.
#MakeBlackMothersVisible #BMMHW2025 #TheMotherhoodGroup
This year’s theme: Make Black Mothers Visible. Together, we can change maternal health outcomes.
#MakeBlackMothersVisible #BMMHW2025 #TheMotherhoodGroup
At Maternity Action we’re committed to making sure everyone can understand their #rights.
We've translated key information on #maternitypay & rights into 13 languages.
📘 Access the translated resources here:
👉 maternityaction.org.uk/maternity-rights-information-translated
Please share.
We've translated key information on #maternitypay & rights into 13 languages.
📘 Access the translated resources here:
👉 maternityaction.org.uk/maternity-rights-information-translated
Please share.
September 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
At Maternity Action we’re committed to making sure everyone can understand their #rights.
We've translated key information on #maternitypay & rights into 13 languages.
📘 Access the translated resources here:
👉 maternityaction.org.uk/maternity-rights-information-translated
Please share.
We've translated key information on #maternitypay & rights into 13 languages.
📘 Access the translated resources here:
👉 maternityaction.org.uk/maternity-rights-information-translated
Please share.
Inflation is now at 3.8% yet #maternity pay is now less than half the weekly living wage, this is why we need urgent action on #maternity and parental leave pay. Email your MP, campaign with us to #EndPregnancyPoverty 📷http://bit.ly/3QjZ0GG.
UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8% amid higher food prices
UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8% amid higher food prices
Annual July rate all but rules out possibility of a further Bank of England interest rate cut this year
Inflation rose again last month, to 3.8%, amid higher food and fuel prices, adding to fears that the Bank of England will delay further interest rate cuts.
Figures showed the annual rate as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) climbed from June’s 3.6% figure, sitting above the central bank’s 2% target for the 10th consecutive month. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Inflation is now at 3.8% yet #maternity pay is now less than half the weekly living wage, this is why we need urgent action on #maternity and parental leave pay. Email your MP, campaign with us to #EndPregnancyPoverty 📷http://bit.ly/3QjZ0GG.
Holidays & maternity leave - know your rights!
Watch our video and read the info sheet:
maternityaction.org.uk/advice/discr...
#MaternityRights #MaternityLeave #pregnancyrights
Watch our video and read the info sheet:
maternityaction.org.uk/advice/discr...
#MaternityRights #MaternityLeave #pregnancyrights
August 20, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Holidays & maternity leave - know your rights!
Watch our video and read the info sheet:
maternityaction.org.uk/advice/discr...
#MaternityRights #MaternityLeave #pregnancyrights
Watch our video and read the info sheet:
maternityaction.org.uk/advice/discr...
#MaternityRights #MaternityLeave #pregnancyrights
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We just can't say enough good things about @maternityaction.bsky.social - and that's why we've invited them to train us up on maternity law. #KnowYourRights
🗓️ August 19th 3pm-6pm
📍 May Day Rooms, London
💻 Email tefl@iww.org.uk for zoom link
www.eventbrite.com/e...
🗓️ August 19th 3pm-6pm
📍 May Day Rooms, London
💻 Email tefl@iww.org.uk for zoom link
www.eventbrite.com/e...
August 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We just can't say enough good things about @maternityaction.bsky.social - and that's why we've invited them to train us up on maternity law. #KnowYourRights
🗓️ August 19th 3pm-6pm
📍 May Day Rooms, London
💻 Email tefl@iww.org.uk for zoom link
www.eventbrite.com/e...
🗓️ August 19th 3pm-6pm
📍 May Day Rooms, London
💻 Email tefl@iww.org.uk for zoom link
www.eventbrite.com/e...
Vicky tells us why we need urgent action on #maternity and parental leave pay. Email your MP, campaign with us to #EndPregnancyPoverty 📷http://bit.ly/3QjZ0GG.
August 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Vicky tells us why we need urgent action on #maternity and parental leave pay. Email your MP, campaign with us to #EndPregnancyPoverty 📷http://bit.ly/3QjZ0GG.
Self-employed women get a particularly raw deal from the UK's maternity pay system 🧵👇And a blog bit.ly/45cava5
August 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Self-employed women get a particularly raw deal from the UK's maternity pay system 🧵👇And a blog bit.ly/45cava5
Know your rights when you're breastfeeding in public.
Check out our Q&As - or read our info sheet maternityaction.org.uk/advice/breastfeeding-in-public-places.
#breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #pregnancy #pregnancyrights #maternity #maternityrights #BreastfeedingInPublic
Check out our Q&As - or read our info sheet maternityaction.org.uk/advice/breastfeeding-in-public-places.
#breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #pregnancy #pregnancyrights #maternity #maternityrights #BreastfeedingInPublic
August 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Know your rights when you're breastfeeding in public.
Check out our Q&As - or read our info sheet maternityaction.org.uk/advice/breastfeeding-in-public-places.
#breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #pregnancy #pregnancyrights #maternity #maternityrights #BreastfeedingInPublic
Check out our Q&As - or read our info sheet maternityaction.org.uk/advice/breastfeeding-in-public-places.
#breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #pregnancy #pregnancyrights #maternity #maternityrights #BreastfeedingInPublic
New mums who are self-employed get treated unfairly by the UK's maternity pay system. We’ll keep fighting for change. Listen to Annah Psarros, our Senior Policy Officer & read our blog to find out more. bit.ly/45cava5
August 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
New mums who are self-employed get treated unfairly by the UK's maternity pay system. We’ll keep fighting for change. Listen to Annah Psarros, our Senior Policy Officer & read our blog to find out more. bit.ly/45cava5
Breastfeeding in the workplace, know your rights!
Here's the info sheet for you:
maternityaction.org.uk/advice/conti...
#breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #pregnancy #pregnancyrights #maternity #maternityright
Here's the info sheet for you:
maternityaction.org.uk/advice/conti...
#breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #pregnancy #pregnancyrights #maternity #maternityright
August 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Breastfeeding in the workplace, know your rights!
Here's the info sheet for you:
maternityaction.org.uk/advice/conti...
#breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #pregnancy #pregnancyrights #maternity #maternityright
Here's the info sheet for you:
maternityaction.org.uk/advice/conti...
#breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #pregnancy #pregnancyrights #maternity #maternityright
This is why reform of the UK's system of parental leave and pay is long overdue:👇🧵
July 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This is why reform of the UK's system of parental leave and pay is long overdue:👇🧵
A great webinar & report on the gender wealth gap from @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social chiming with experiences of women reporting to our Pushed Into Poverty survey that they use up their savings & take on debt to get through #maternity leave while their partners hang on to their savings.....
Missed our webinar on the gender wealth gap? Catch up now on our YouTube channel 👇
www.youtube.com/live/XTKe-oQ...
www.youtube.com/live/XTKe-oQ...
Gender and Wealth Inequality: Report Launch
YouTube video by Women's Budget Group
www.youtube.com
July 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A great webinar & report on the gender wealth gap from @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social chiming with experiences of women reporting to our Pushed Into Poverty survey that they use up their savings & take on debt to get through #maternity leave while their partners hang on to their savings.....
What a waste! A quarter of new mums quit work within a year of #maternity leave, costing UK businesses £650m - as well as costing mums & their families obvs!😀Not suprisingly employers refusing flex work requests & mat discrimination among the reasons. www.madeformums.com/news/mums-qu...
A quarter of mums are quitting work within a year of maternity leave – and it’s costing UK businesses £650m
Poor return-to-work support is driving 100,000 mums out of work each year
www.madeformums.com
July 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
What a waste! A quarter of new mums quit work within a year of #maternity leave, costing UK businesses £650m - as well as costing mums & their families obvs!😀Not suprisingly employers refusing flex work requests & mat discrimination among the reasons. www.madeformums.com/news/mums-qu...
Great to Our Pushed Into Poverty research into low #maternity pay feature in Labour Research Department news this month www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/go...
Government launches 'landmark review' of parental leave and pay
The government has launched what it describes as a “landmark review” of parental leave and pay as part of its Make Work Pay
www.lrd.org.uk
July 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Great to Our Pushed Into Poverty research into low #maternity pay feature in Labour Research Department news this month www.lrd.org.uk/free-read/go...
Great to see this latest win on occupational #maternity pay by @neunion.bsky.social #EndPregnancyPoverty schoolsweek.co.uk/strikes-at-l...
Charter Trust strikes over maternity pay called off
Charter Trust strikes at London schools over maternity pay have been called off after a settlement was reached between the NEU and the trust.
schoolsweek.co.uk
July 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Great to see this latest win on occupational #maternity pay by @neunion.bsky.social #EndPregnancyPoverty schoolsweek.co.uk/strikes-at-l...