Petition · past parliament
Rename maternity leave to child bereavement leave for people who've lost babies.
Closed
41 signatures
What the petition asks
When my daughter died I was still entitled to maternity leave and pay, which was good.
However it left me having to explain where the baby was when I said I was off on maternity. I felt like a fraud.
However it left me having to explain where the baby was when I said I was off on maternity. I felt like a fraud.
I think for those who have lost it would be helpful to get same time and pay but under a different name.
Timeline
| 9 Oct 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
41
Status
Closed
Opened
9 Oct 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.