Maternity Action

Maternity Action joins @foodfoundation.bsky.social and over 100 organisations calling on the Government to urgently extend Healthy Start to all families receiving Universal Credit up to the age of five. Read our blog tinyurl.com/ccncvrvz #HealthyStart #AutumnBudget

#AdviceWeek is here! We're joining @adviceuk.bsky.social to celebrate the impact of advice services and the people who deliver them. Advice services are essential, providing life-changing support. We must invest in the advice sector. #AdviceSaves

At Maternity Action, we stand with everyone who has experienced the heartache of #babyloss. Take a look at our info sheet maternityaction.org.uk/advice/misca... #BabyLossAwarenessWeek

A huge thank you from everyone at Maternity Action! 💜 There are still a couple of hours left to donate before the match funding campaign ends at midday. If you haven’t donated yet, please consider giving today to help us support more women. Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Only 24 hours left of our #BigGive campaign. Please donate before the campaign ends and help us reach more women donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #BigGive2026

Sydney talks about the real impact our free legal advice can have — from helping women understand their rights to knowing they’re not alone. But we know there are women still waiting for support. Please donate to our #BigGive campaign today donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Are you pregnant, on maternity leave or planning your return to work? Do you know someone who is? There's still time to register for our webinars - more info and booking here maternityaction.org.uk/your-rights-...

It’s live! Our Big Give Campaign 2026 has officially launched! Hear from our Director, Ali Fiddy, on why we need your support. 👉 Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #WGMF #BigGive2026 #DoubleYourDonation #CharityCampaign

As affiliates of @MaternityAction, we want to make sure our members know about this. Four free lunchtime webinars this week on your rights at work before and after having a baby. For practical guidance plus Q&A, sign up here🔗 maternityaction.org.uk/your-rights-webinars #HospitalDoctorsUnion

We're delighted to be part of the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund Campaign 2026! From 6–13 October, every donation we receive up to £2,500, will be doubled — meaning twice the impact for new mums and parents who need our support the most. We'll post the link once it's live - thank you.

Join us for four practical lunchtime webinars covering your rights at work before and after having a baby. Each free, 30-minute session includes: 💜 15 minutes of practical guidance 💜 15 minutes for questions and answers 👉 Sign up here maternityaction.org.uk/your-rights-webinars

We support The Motherhood Group #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek. A time to reflect on the experiences of Black women, who still face a disproportionate risk of maternal and infant death and are more likely to report negative experiences of care during pregnancy and birth.

The UK has one of the least generous #parentalleave systems in Europe. For too long, parents & their families have been let down by an outdated system. This is why Maternity Action is proud to support a collective call for a stronger & more inclusive parental leave system #UKParentalLeaveReview

Today at 12pm, hundreds of parents are downing tools to take part in parentstrike.org Research by Maternity Action and UNISON showed that half (51%) of all women who had left their job after maternity leave cited a lack of flexibility. Read our report: maternityaction.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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...

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.

New @unison.org.uk and @maternityaction.bsky.social research shows a worrying gap between #maternity rights in law and #women’s real-life experiences at work. Pleased to support the campaign for stronger protections, so that pregnant women can feel safe at work.

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...

The parliamentary event organised by UNISON and Maternity Action this week was incredibly eye-opening. It marked the launch of a new report on the experiences of new mothers facing maternity discrimination. More 👇🏼

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...

A new UNISON and @maternityaction.bsky.social report shows employers are ignoring basic legal duties on risk assessments and maternity protections. Read the report here ⬇️ www.unison.org.uk/news/2026/02...

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

Join Maternity Action & The Royal College of Midwives for the launch of our new guide on charging for NHS care for #midwives in England. Whether you're a seasoned #midwife or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to stay up-to-date. Sign up now tinyurl.com/4jabvj39

Join our free online training! ▶️ Leave & Pay After Baby Loss - 28 November, 12.00 -12.45 Open to voluntary or community organisations who support pregnant women, new & expectant parents, or families in London. Find out more info, view more training dates & book docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...