Expecting a baby? Here’s what the UK Budget may change for maternity pay, paternity leave, Child Benefit, childcare costs and family finance

Big news for expectant and new parents: redundancy protection has been extended. From April 2024, you’re now covered from the moment you tell your employer you’re pregnant until 18 months after birth or adoption. That means if redundancies happen, you get priority for any suitable alternative vacancies before others - a major boost to job security during and after maternity leave.

Overwhelmed by baby shopping lists? You don’t need everything - just a few key items to keep your newborn safe, warm, and cosy. Here’s your simple, NHS-based checklist for what to buy (and what to skip).

As of 6 April 2024, pregnant employees (and pregnant partners) can formally request flexible working from day one of their employment. This article explains the updated ACAS Code, how to draft a persuasive request, and the employer’s obligations - including response timelines and lawful grounds for refusal.

From timeless guides like What to Expect When You’re Expecting to empowering reads like The Positive Birth Book, we’ve rounded up the best pregnancy books UK mums still swear by in 2025. 📚 But as NHS guidance changes and new research emerges, printed books can quickly feel out of date. That’s where Yune comes in - a modern, quiz-based app built around NHS advice, helping you learn everything you need to know (without the heavy reading).

Choosing the right pregnancy app can feel overwhelming. We’ve compared Yune and BabyCentre UK to help you decide which is best for your journey. From trusted NHS-based quizzes that boost your confidence to week-by-week tracking and community forums, here’s everything you need to know to find the app that truly supports you.

Pregnancy doesn’t come with a manual, that’s why I created Yune. A warm, trusted app built on NHS guidance, for mums to be.

Pregnant and working? This guide covers your UK rights for 2025/26, including paid antenatal time off, maternity leave and pay, day-one flexible working, redundancy protection, partner leave and neonatal care.

Pregnancy can feel like a whirlwind, exciting one minute, overwhelming the next. With so many apps out there promising to track your bump, share baby size updates, or connect you with other mums, it’s hard to know which one is actually worth your time. That’s why we’ve compared the most popular pregnancy apps in the UK for 2025 and introduced Yune, a brand-new app designed to help you learn (not just scroll) your way to a calmer, more confident pregnancy.