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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The pregnancy thing keeps coming up, and it's a tough one. All of us MBs have been pregnant, and we know what it may mean in terms of time off for appointments, illness, potential for complications, etc.. I increased my nanny's hours when I was pregnant because I couldn't keep up with my toddlers at the park safely.

I wouldn't fire my nanny just because she was pregnant, but I don't know how I would handle it either. Pregnancy is long; this isn't a week in front of the tv because you're still recovering from the flu.[/quote]

You're right it is tough, and I think most of us understand that. I do feel that there is something very cold hearted about firing the woman who cares for your babies because she is having one of her own. Many MBs on here say they'll work with their pregnant nanny, but I've never seen it play out in reality. Nannies I know have been fired immediately or as quickly as they could be replaced. I've also been asked in interviews whether I was pregnant or intend to become pregnant, and the question really rubs me the wrong way. [/quote]

I have never experienced having a nanny get pregnant, but how would you propose a good employer would handle a nanny getting pregnant and taking maternity leave and then keeping her on after the leave?[/quote]

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