The True Cost of Motherhood: What No One Tells You About the Maternity Penalty

When I decided to have children, I knew it would change my life, but I had no idea how much it would truly cost me. Not just financially, but emotionally too. In this solo episode, I open up about:The shocking data on how much mothers lose in earnings and pensions.How my husband and I have learned to approach money and partnership as a team.The practical steps we have taken to balance finances and reduce pressure in our home.This episode is about awareness, honesty, and action. The maternity penalty is real, but it does not have to define our future. Join our community: https://squigglymotherhood.substack.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/squigglymotherhoodTiktok: https://tiktok.com/@squigglymotherhoodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/squigglymotherhoodIf you’ve got thoughts, questions, comments or feedback you can email me at [email protected] you’ve enjoyed the episode and would like to support me, buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/squigglymotherhoodHello Fresh Discount: https://www.hellofresh.co.uk/freebox/MzMxMTU1MzY1LTAtNC0xMS1HQg