Petition · Department for Work and Pensions

Extend Statutory Maternity Pay and Leave for Twins, Triplets and Multiple Births

Open for signatures 2,663 signatures

What the petition asks

Extend Statutory Maternity Leave and Statutory Maternity Pay for mothers of twins, triplets and other multiple births. We believe maternity entitlements should reflect the additional care, financial costs and practical demands associated with raising multiples.
Current maternity entitlements are based on the number of pregnancies, not the number of children born. A mother who has two singleton children may receive maternity leave and pay twice, while a mother who gives birth to twins receives only one period despite having two children. We believe maternity leave and pay should better reflect the number of children born and the additional financial and caregiving demands faced by families of multiples.

Timeline

13 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,663
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Work and Pensions
Opened 13 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.