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Covers when and who to notify, what to expect during maternity leave, and how to prepare professionally. 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We both decided to work less than full time after the birth of our first child.  Kerry first wrote this article in 2010 and it was published in Anaesthesia News in 2011.  However some of the information was already out of date, so we felt it was time for an update to reflect changes that have occurred in national and regional guidance.  The original document was written for anaesthetists but this version has been edited slightly to make it appropriate for all specialties.  However, some anaesthetic information does remain as we felt it would be useful for anaesthetic trainees or could be adapted to other specialties.\nEvery pregnancy, period of maternity leave and return to work is an individual experience with different challenges.  In this document we have endeavored to provide you with all the current guidance and information you need during this time, as well some useful tips from our personal experiences.\n\u000f\nPregnancy\nWho & when to tell you are pregnant\nFinding out that you are pregnant is an exciting time. However, the early stages of pregnancy can be difficult. You may feel extremely nauseous and tired as well as being anxious about the wellbeing of the pregnancy and the consequent responsibilities that come with having a child. Many people are apprehensive about sharing the news with people before having had an ultrasound scan to confirm all is well or having reached the second trimester when the risk of miscarriage reduces.\nEven if you do not wish to share your news, you should still be aware of the health and safety issues to consider whilst you are pregnant, especially in the first trimester (see below).   When you decide to tell people that you are pregnant is your decision, but the department you are working in cannot assist in reducing your exposure to these risks until you inform them of your pregnancy. It is useful to have someone who knows your situation and can help you both avoid the risks and cope with the early symptoms of pregnancy, which can impact on work. This may be someone senior or junior to you.  It can be difficult to hide the early symptoms of pregnancy from close colleagues at times and most people are understanding and sympathetic once they know.\nBy 25 weeks pregnant, you must have officially let the Medical Staffing / Human Resources Department in your Trust know that you are pregnant and when you want to start your maternity leave.  The other people you must inform of your pregnancy and plan to take maternity leave are listed in the checklist below.  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