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How to help new parents return to work after parental leave

Navigating the transition back to work after parental leave is a journey filled with excitement, anxiety and a host of unexpected challenges. The real experience of returning to work is often more complex than policies and guidelines can capture. Here's an in-depth look at the unspoken realities and how employers...

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Eating and Drinking During Pregnancy

It’s important to be eating a good diet during your pregnancy  This is for two very good reasons. To nurture your growing baby, and ensure they get all the nutrients they need for their healthy development. To nurture yourself, because your baby takes what they need from you during your...

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Considering a home birth? Here’s what you need to know

Birthing your baby at home offers many advantages. During a home birth, you have the comfort of your own surroundings and personal items to hand. You can also focus on self-help techniques and move freely, eating and drinking as you wish. This may help you to relax more, which increases...

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Breastfeeding: What to Expect

What to expect when you start breastfeeding Knowing what the first few days and weeks might look and feel like can help set you up for success as you get used to breastfeeding your baby. Quick facts: Your placenta being birthed prompts the release of the hormone prolactin. This stimulates...

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During and after birth – what to expect

While no two birth experiences will be exactly the same, it can be helpful to have an idea of what to expect once you go into labour. Labour and birth are split into 3 stages – the first stage comprises: early (latent) labour, active labour and transition. The second stage...

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Understanding your maternity rights

Here is a short guide to what you’re entitled to at work regarding your maternity rights and pay, as well as shared parental leave. – Unless you’ve advised them otherwise, your employer should assume that you are taking a full 52 weeks’ maternity leave – If you decide to return...

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How digital health employee benefits create a more inclusive workforce

For an inclusive workforce, digital health is the answer. An inclusive workforce is inclusive of all genders, all sexual identities, all ages and all abilities. It is inherently diverse. As such, it requires a personalised approach to employee wellbeing to ensure every colleagues’ diverse individual needs are met. Digital health can...

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Working From Home Whilst Pregnant

Sarah Mortimer, Peppy’s Client Success Lead, shares her experience of working from home whilst pregnant and her top tips for staying connected in remote times. Working from home whilst pregnant Working from home is the new normal right? It’s something many of us have wanted for years and let’s face...