3 h. ago Do we think enough about parents who care for sick or disabled children – and how not to make things harder? | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Mina Holland’s book about parenting her seriously unwell daughter sheds light on the situation faced by so many, and the complicated psychology at playWhen you have a baby, especially if you’re in an antenatal class, or friends or family members have a child of about the same age, there is a feeling that you’re all in it together, at least at first. For me this big, life-transforming event might have felt intensely personal, but the shared connection with other new parents, who were also learning on the job, not to mention the books – Your Baby Week By Week, The Wonder Weeks – can trick you into thinking that the path is a predictable one.From hourly feeds and wake-ups to sleeping through the night, breast- and bottle-feeding to solids, crawling to walking, maternity leave to nursery to school, the journey may have slightly different scenery, but the impression given is that ultimately it ends up in the same place. Continue reading...

Society

47 h. ago Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon confirms return to ITV soap after maternity leave

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has confirmed she is returning to the cobbles as Bethany Platt after taking maternity leave following the birth of her second child

Politics

6 d. ago Boss sparks outrage over shocking texts to employee's maternity leave request: 'Is this a joke?'

An uncomfortable text message exchange between a pregnant employee and her boss regarding a request for maternity leave has sparked a firestorm.

Events

8 d. ago Michelle Keegan told 'looks stunning' on family break after Mark Wright responds to awkward baby Palma quizzing

Michelle shared the sunny holiday update after Mark Wright was awkwardly quizzed on the meaning behind his daughter's name

Events

2 w. ago Woman returned from maternity leave to find desk packed away into cardboard box

It's one of many examples of new and expectant parents being sidelined or mistreated at work

Politics

2 w. ago Michelle Keegan rakes in a huge six figure sum while on maternity leave after welcoming first child just three months ago

The actress and her husband, both 38, are thought to have a combined net worth of £20 million and welcomed their first child, a daughter name Palma in March.

Politics

2 w. ago Michelle Keegan's staggering earnings while on maternity leave after welcoming daughter

The actress has reportedly been able to rake in a six-figure sum while on maternity leave after giving birth to her first child, a daughter named Palma, in March

Politics

2 w. ago Michelle Keegan makes huge weekly sum on maternity leave thanks to savvy move while pregnant

Former Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan gave birth to her first child in March of this year alongside husband Mark Wright, with the happy couple raking it in during the new mum's maternity leave

Politics

3 w. ago Michelle Keegan stuns in white sports bra as she works up a sweat playing padel

Temperatures in the UK over the last few days have reached highs of 28C in places and Michelle Keegan made the most of the sunshine as she took to the padel courts

Events

3 w. ago Michelle Keegan stuns in white sports bra as she works up a sweat on paddle ball court after marking her return from maternity leave with new 'six

The actress, 38, who found fame as Tina McIntyre on Coronation Street in 2007, stunned as she uploaded a smiley selfie to her Instagram Stories on Monday.

Events

3 w. ago Family of woman who died from Covid after giving birth sues Brazilian state

Exclusive: Lidiane Vieira Frazão, a black woman from Rio, was repeatedly denied appropriate treatment as President Bolsonaro downplayed the pandemic, lawsuit saysIn the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic, Lidiane Vieira Frazão, 35, was expecting her second child but, even at 40 weeks pregnant, she was unable to obtain a doctor’s note to start her maternity leave.Her job as a funeral agent – at times handling the bodies of people who had died from the virus – was on the long list of “essential services” that could not be suspended during lockdown, according to a decree issued by Brazil’s then-president, Jair Bolsonaro. Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago Clydesdale MSP returns to Scottish Government following maternity leave

Mairi McAllan has become housing minister taking over from Paul McLennan.

Politics

last month Michelle Keegan wears stunning yellow crochet bandeau midaxi dress and it’s surprisingly affordable

If you’re looking for the perfect summer dress then look no further because Michelle Keegan was spotted on holiday wearing the Crochet Midaxi dress from Very.

Culture