Maternity in Lockdown

For those spending any part of their maternity leave in lockdown to share their experiences, -ve or +ve. Submit anonymously via DMs #lockdownbabies #maternity

[Maternity in Lockdown @LockdownMothers]

Share your experience of #maternityinlockdown - small thoughts, big issues, positives, negatives, anything you feel like saying.
Submit via DM. All submissions published anonymously.
Comments of support/solidarity = 👍
Comments of judgement/advice =👎

You are welcome here.

[Maternity in Lockdown @LockdownMothers]

#maternityinlockdown
#maternityleave
#lockdownbabies

[Maternity in Lockdown @LockdownMothers]

Share your experience of #maternityinlockdown - small thoughts, big issues, positives, negatives, anything you feel like saying.
Submit via DM. All submissions published anonymously.
Comments of support/solidarity = 👍
Comments of judgement/advice =👎

You are welcome here.

[Maternity in Lockdown @LockdownMothers]

#maternityinlockdown
#maternityleave
#lockdownbabies

[Maternity in Lockdown @LockdownMothers]

#maternityinlockdown
#maternityleave
#lockdownbabies
#pandemiclife

[Maternity in Lockdown @LockdownMothers]

#maternityinlockdown
#maternityleave
#lockdownbabies

[Maternity in Lockdown @LockdownMothers]

Welcome to all our new followers - it's lovely to have you.

Feel free to lurk and read but you're encouraged to also submit your own experiences, long or short! We're in this together and there's comfort in reading other people's stories and knowing we're not alone.

❤️🧑‍🍼👩🏽‍🍼🤱🏻❤️

[Maternity in Lockdown @LockdownMothers]

This submission comes via @abirthandbeyond (you can check them out on Twitter and Instagram)

#maternityinlockdown
#maternityleave
#lockdownbabies

[LockdownBabyBabble @LDBabyBabble]

Introducing a new project for #lockdownmums, Lockdown BabyBabble #YourStory! Explore your experiences of becoming a mum in #lockdown, start a journey of #writing and self-discovery, attend free workshops and connect across the isolation. It's time for YOU!
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[LockdownBabyBabble @LDBabyBabble]

10 March debate in House of Commons #maternal #mentalhealth - if you had a baby in last 18 months fill out the survey! Get your voices heard! 💜 #lockdownbaby #lockdownmums #maternity #womensHealth @maternaljrnl @LockdownMothers @maternalmatters @Rethink_
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[Maternity in Lockdown @LockdownMothers]

#maternityinlockdown
#maternityleave
#lockdownbabies

[Maternity in Lockdown @LockdownMothers]

@mrswalkerteach @maternityCPD Oops - should say 'two "jobs", NO life' but you get the picture...

[Maternity in Lockdown @LockdownMothers]

@mrswalkerteach @maternityCPD If you have a partner, have a discussion about what you both can and can't do and when. Going back after your "job" of having/caring for a baby can often mean your other work is lumped on top of the same and suddenly you have two "jobs", life. Expect big support. You deserve it.

[Lauren Hayhurst @DrSmartlolly]

So proud to be included in this special project! Thanks to @EmyliaHall for putting the #borninlockdownproject together. Can't wait to read and see my own lines amongst the experiences of other #lockdownmums. Feeling connected across the ether 💜💐🙏 #collaboration #motherhood

[Mrs Foster @Georgia_w]

@mrswalkerteach @maternityCPD @LockdownMothers Make the most of spending time with your children midweek when everything is much quieter. It really takes the pressure off at the weekend 😊

[Maternity in Lockdown @LockdownMothers]

@misssarahlfitz @mrswalkerteach @maternityCPD This change in attitude from "But I'm not..." to "Great! I get to..." is just brilliant - will be keeping that for myself. Thanks!

[Sarah Webber @misssarahlfitz]

@mrswalkerteach @maternityCPD @LockdownMothers Everyone has said what I would have. Enjoy it! That’s my main thing. See it as a positive that you get to work and be a mummy (DONT see it as your not fully there for both like I first did) try to not work on your non working day

[Hannah Pinkham @hannahpinkham]

@mrswalkerteach @maternityCPD @LockdownMothers When you get home from work spend the first 15 mins (or whatever) playing with your baby, not half-phone, half-baby. Work worries magically melt away 😊

[Leor Holtzman @LeorHoltzman1]

@mrswalkerteach @maternityCPD @LockdownMothers I worked four day a week for 4 years. Loved it. Make sure you have something nice planned for your day off and switch off your emails on your phone. Enjoy spending time with your babe!

[Maternity in Lockdown @LockdownMothers]

@rjw66rjw @mrswalkerteach @maternityCPD So so important in a job like teaching. I know so many people who went PT and ended up doing five days of work in a 3 or 4 day space. There have to be boundaries.

[Rachel Walker @mrswalkerteach]

After maternity leave, I will be going part time for my first time as a teacher. What are your top tips for managing the work life balance (returning in a pandemic aside!!)? @maternityCPD @LockdownMothers #LockdownBaby