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Pregnant Then Screwed

By: Joeli Brearley
Narrated by: Heather Long, Thomas Judd, Nicky Diss, Kristin Atherton, Julie Teal
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 AN EYE-OPENING EXPLORATION OF MODERN MOTHERHOOD PACKED WITH PRACTICAL ADVICE ON NAVIGATING DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE

‘It’s the book that proves working mothers are shamefully mistreated’ - Daily Mail
‘Brearley’s book leaves no stone unturned in what needs to be done to remedy these problems going forward’ – Vogue UK
'Joeli is one of the most tenacious and impressive campaigners I know, and her work has had a massive positive impact on the lives of thousands of women. Her work is invaluable, from setting up a vital lifeline for women to learn about their rights on maternity discrimination, to the frontlines of the Covid-19 crisis, where she battled for women not to be left out of the picture altogether.'-Laura Bates

Imagine suddenly being sacked from your job. After spending years building your career, it’s all taken away in just one moment. Why? Because you told your boss you are pregnant.

This happened to Joeli Brearley. And she quickly realised she wasn’t alone - 54,000 women a year are forced out of their job because they dared to procreate, and three quarters of working mothers face workplace discrimination. And this was before the pandemic, with its never-ending cycle of extraordinary childcare challenges and overt pregnancy and maternity discrimination, resulting in a tsumani of mothers exiting the labour force.
Pregnant Then Screwed is an expose of the unscrupulous work practices and antiquated systems that we’ve been conditioned to accept and a toolkit for how to challenge them. It’s full of practical advice to help you navigate systemic barriers when they slap you in the face.

Whether you’re a mother who is sick of being sidelined, undermined, and underpaid. A ''stay at home'' mother who wants to work but can't. A future parent who is scared that having children will affect your career. An employer who wants to get the best out of its parent employees, or you simply want a stronger, fairer economy, Pregnant Then Screwed is a compelling manifesto for change and a call to arms for all women.
Gender Studies Infants & Toddlers Parenting & Families Relationships Sexual & Reproductive Health Social Sciences Pregnancy Sexual Health Thought-Provoking Employment Discrimination
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loved it from start to finish! gave me so much confidence being a new mum (again)

brilliant read

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As a young female invested in my career. This book really resonated but also terrified me. Is there a way to be a Mum AND successful in today's world?!

Amazing....and Terrifying!

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A must-read - for fathers, mothers, employers, colleagues, and anyone remotely involved in governing. Brilliant to have the issues around pregnancy & motherhood laid out, with reference to policy (primarily UK but other countries included as comparison/examples throughout) but importantly also including real-life accounts of how these issues can play out for women & families.

The clear solutions Joeli lays out do a great job of balancing the anger that some of the real-life accounts can inspire. An excellent call to action.

Policy details can go over your head if you’re multi-tasking, but it’s so nice to have them in there if you want to rewind and get the detail!

Informative, inspiring, call to action

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Such a well researched book with lots of helpful tips, contacts and advice for maternity and mother’s

I will be recommending this book to my pregnant friends

A must read for parents..and the government

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A very important and informative read not just for mums but for all. This book will make you angry at times but also well informed and better placed to promote change. Very well written and read.

A must read for all

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