pregnancy work and finance
If you're having a baby, or planning on having one, here's what you need to know about pregnancy, work and finances. From your rights at work to getting your baby budget sorted, find all the info here.
Five legal tips every new mum needs to know before returning to work
Had your baby? Negotiating your return to work after taking parental leave may be your biggest challenge yet says Alison Dutton,...more
The Government has declared war: On mothers of newborns
Essential reading if you’re pregnant, intending to be pregnant or care about someone who is… more
6 things pregnant women need to know about money
Going from two incomes to one can be one of the most frightening aspects of pregnancy. Letitia Rowlands looks at six things that...more
When you fall pregnant, the last thing on your mind is how much a baby is going to cost you and your partner. Far more important...more
Paid parental leave entitlements in Australia
Australian mothers and fathers now have access to government-funded paid parental leave, and have had since January 2011. more
Could you return to work 2 weeks after giving birth? These mums had to
The Australian Paid Parental Leave entitlements may not be much, but at least it’s something. In the US women are returning...more
The real cost of childcare: Is returning to work worth it?
In 21st-century Australia – which already has a smaller proportion of working mothers than Britain, Canada, the US and New Zealand...more
Would you make a pre-baby agreement?
While we’ve all heard about pre-nuptial contracts, would you consider drawing up a ‘pre-baby agreement’ with your partner? more
The medical costs of having a baby
Even before you set up your nursery, upgrade your car and start that education fund, it costs a lot to have a baby – and the big...more
It's going to cost HOW much to have my baby?
The baby-birthing business isn’t cheap. Private health insurers have been blaming the high cost of mums giving birth for their...more
A warning to all babymooners: Check your insurance
The babymooning phenomenon– that one last holiday hurrah taken by expectant parents – is becoming increasingly popular. The tourism...more
Be careful about cutting the Baby Bonus, pollies
Don’t mess with my Baby Bonus, Julia – or Tony. More money for struggling schools … YAY! Dipping into the baby...more
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