% of your salary, followed by 33 weeks at the prescribed rate, currently £124.88. It’s also worth checking your employment contract to see if you’re entitled to any contractual maternity pay in addition to your SMP. Q: Will I have to pay back my statutory

for maternity leave in the 15th week before your baby is due, but it's often better to do so earlier.The law is pretty hot on pregnancy in the workplace, and although it's not ideal to start a new job pregnant, it would be sexual discrimination if your employer

for maternity leave in the 15th week before your baby is due, but it's often better to do so earlier.The law is pretty hot on pregnancy in the workplace, and although it's not ideal to start a new job pregnant, it would be sexual discrimination if your employer

Apprentice host Alan Sugar has spoken out about laws protecting women saying that employers should be able to ask female applicants about their plans to have children. He says that it turns interviews into a 'psychological charade' with employers

MIDWIFE NIKKI SAYS: A large study in 2004 in Denmark showed that pregnant women who regularly work nights have an increased risk of late miscarriage or stillbirth, although other factors such as age, smoking habits and the physical demands

. Be sure to see your GP or midwife if you have any concerns.All about the second trimester.Your Baby He can yawn, rub his eyes and suck his thumb. His nails are growing and his facial features are defined. He’s about 12.5cm long and starting to put

the first 56 days of the child’s life, which is paid at £124.88 per week. The new Regulations give eligible fathers the right to take between 2 to 26 weeks additional paternity leave (APL) within the first year of the child’s life. Any APL must be taken

Maternity Pay (SMP). This is 90% of your average pay for the first six weeks, then £106 per week, or 90% of your average earnings if this is lower, for the following 20 weeks. Do check your contract and speak to your boss as money can vary from employer

Families Legal Helpline, tel: 0800 013 0313. Or visit Workingfamilies.org.uk

aged 16 and under (or 18 and under if the child is disabled) are entitled to request to work flexibly. This can help you balance caring for your child and work. Your employer must consider your request and respond to you in writing. Losing a baby – You