Just over three-quarters of mothers have had to find ways to cover income gaps due to taking maternity leave, a survey has found.
As the average year-long maternity leave may typically only cover around 54% of a woman’s salary, mothers have had to find ways to make up the typical shortfall of £12,852 compared with if they had been working, according to Direct Line Life Insurance.
Its research found that 76% of recent or expectant working mothers have had to find a way to cover the loss of earnings during their maternity leave.
It's important parents are able to take time off work and focus on their new arrival