Maternity leave quotes

My maternity leave has come to an end with a huge mix of emotions. Fear, guilt, worry and sadness.

Even now, I remember the bittersweet day I returned to the office after maternity leave. Leaving my little one after those precious months of cuddles and coos felt like leaving a piece of myself behind. But onto new adventures, and I knew these moments of separation would make coming home all the sweeter. Sending love to all the mamas out there❤️❤️

Ever since I found out I was pregnant, I started counting down the days until I was going to be on maternity leave. I couldn’t wait. Two days before my last day, they asked me to stay three m…

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End of maternity leave poem - A poem for all the mummies going back to work after maternity leave or sending their child to nursery for the first time.

How long did you get for your maternity leave? Maternity leave shouldn’t feel like a country lottery. If your government supports it—great, you can nurture your child without the constant stress of making ends meet or the pressures from employers to return to your role too soon. But for so many mums, the lack of standardised maternity leave means being forced to choose between family and financial stability. It’s time for change. Maternity leave isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. Every mu...