4 month old baby and pregnant again 🤦

[Littlebean1992]

I have. Just found out I am pregnant aflgain not long after having my baby. It's exciting and confusing times. Does anybody know how maternity allowance will work for baby two? I have a full time contract at my work but will only be back for about 12 weeks. Will I be entitled to maternity allowance? I have looked on gov website but not very clear.

Thanks in advance

[Hidden]

Congratulations. I think you have to be back at work for 26 weeks before being allowed maternity pay again but not 100% x

[Littlebean1992 in reply to Hidden]

Thabkyou!! That's what I thought 😕 might have to see if I can get a phone number for maternity to clarify. Thanks for responding 😊

[Cheekymonkey85]

Don't forget though, if your not entitled to stat maternity pay then maternity allowance would probably be an option x

[Littlebean1992 in reply to Cheekymonkey85]

I'm on maternity allowance with this one as I'm not entitled to stay but not sure if I would be entitled to maternity allowance again having another baby so soon?

[Cheekymonkey85 in reply to Littlebean1992]

Your still under contract? So still classed as employed. Mat allowance isn't employed by one employer for 26 weeks, it's 26 weeks of employment. So you should still be entitled x

[Littlebean1992 in reply to Cheekymonkey85]

Yer I have a full time contract. That's great. Thankyou for clarifying. I thought you had to actually be at work for 26 weeks