trying to guess at a woman's intentions.He made the comments ahead of International Women's Day. He said that whether a woman wants to have children and how she intends to juggle work and family is an important consideration for an employer. Employers

generally means a reduced income. While all women are entitled to take 52 weeks off work, statutory maternity pay of £128.73 a week is only paid for the first 39 weeks. If you work for a company that gives you enhanced maternity pay (three months on full pay

Advice, information, support and opportunities to network with mums who've already taken the plunge and set themselves up in business are what you need if you see your future as a 'mumpreneur'.A good place to start is mumsclub.co.uk. The website was set up by Jane Hopkins, a mum ...

't matter how many hours you work, or how long you've been in your job.You are entitled to this from the first day in a new job and it can start from the 11th week before your baby is due.You are also now entitled to 26 weeks Additional Maternity Leave

't matter how many hours you work, or how long you've been in your job.You are entitled to this from the first day in a new job and it can start from the 11th week before your baby is due.You are also now entitled to 26 weeks Additional Maternity Leave

the right childcare is one of the most stressful things working mums have to contend with and I’m incredibly fortunate to have help. What word best sums up your parenting style?Indulgent! I love being with my little tribe. They’re also rather fond

Sleepless nights, crying babies and dirty nappies may not seem the best circumstances in which to start up a business, but for many new mums, becoming their own boss is the best way of juggling work and motherhood. Alison Hopkins, managing director

normal? Afraid you look fat rather than pregnant? It’s normal at this stage of pregnancy when your bump is still on the small side! Boost your confidence with these reasons why you’re gorgeous.Pregnant and working? Your employer should carry out a risk

back to work post-pregnancy. At the moment, all three- and four-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours of free nursery education a week, but preliminary trials start in 2013 to help disadvantaged families give their toddlers the best start possible

do you plan to stop work? Find out about food cravings - Coal, sausages, kiwi fruit (try to resist the more outlandish ones…)