The Latest Breaking News from maternity leave

Every year, as many as 74,000 women lose their jobs after getting pregnant or taking maternity leave

Maya Oppenheim reports on new research which finds four in 10 mothers took just 12 weeks or less of maternity leave after birth of most recent child

“I found it really hard to have to ask my husband for money.”

Kemi Badenoch, a contender for leadership of the Conservative party, has sparked a debate on maternity pay, stating that the allowance in the UK is “excessive”.

Jacob Rees-Mogg also weighed in on row, saying women should not be able to ‘clock up holiday’ on maternity leave

Having a child can put the brakes on your cycling plans but how does it affect the pros and what can we learn from them? Hannah Reynolds finds out

Caring for your infant can be magical and mind-expanding, but it’s labour too. We all need respite from the rat race, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Naomi Osaka's emotional return to U.S. Open after maternity leave, reflecting on challenges faced during pregnancy and triumph in tournament.

India has amongst the most progressive laws on maternity benefits. But a large majority of India’s workforce is engaged in informal work. Further, the law exempts small firms from having to provide these benefits. As a result, 93.5 percent of women workers in the country cannot access maternity benefits, our…

A CEO's insensitive Mother's Day post about a struggling mother working at a fast-food restaurant sparked outrage online.

Returning to work after maternity leave is often daunting, but a new study reveals it can be a 'joyful experience' for some - here's the top 10 things parents going back to work love.