Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Extend Statutory Maternity Pay and Leave for Twins, Triplets and Multiple Births
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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.