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EHRC to look at pregnancy and maternity discrimination

EHRC to look at pregnancy and maternity discrimination

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has announced that it is to focus over the next year on ways to improve employer and employee understanding of their rights and obligations regarding maternity and pregnancy.…

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The perfect age to have a first baby is 26, says poll

The perfect age to have a first baby is 26, says poll

The perfect age to have a baby is 26, according to a new study of 2,000 parents.…

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Most new parents have a £2.5k baby buffer

Most new parents have a £2.5k baby buffer

Typical parents-to-be have a ‘baby buffer’ of £2,547 in the bank to prepare for their new arrival, according to a poll of 2,000 parents by Aldermore Bank.…

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'Moderate alcohol consumption when pregnant harms child IQ'

Relatively small levels of exposure to alcohol while in the womb can influence a child’s IQ, according to a new study.…

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Working long hours 'may affect birth size'

Working long hours 'may affect birth size'

Pregnant women who work more than 40 hours a week and are on their feet a lot may give birth to smaller babies, according to a new study.…

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