Op here. I wanted to send an update as I just shared the news with my two families and wow... they were more excited than me- lots of hugs too. I decided to share early (I’m 9 weeks) because I have to get some extra appointments over the next month (or longer) and wanted them to be able to plan accordingly. I was seriously about to cry at how supportive and excited they were; one mom said she was at work thinking about all the baby stuff she could give me I’ve seen some post about nannies being pregnant and wanted to share!

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Anonymous wrote:So many of you would fire a pregnant nanny because a pregnant nanny can't do her job but you woukd have a damn fit if you were fired because you aren't doing your job is

I would not fire a pregnant nanny as long as she could and did do her job. I would consider replacing her permanently, though, if she intended to take a long maternity leave. I'm not a corporate employment with other employees for back-up. I don't want to have a revolving door of different temps during her maternity leave. She cares for my children, doesn't make widgets, answer phones, or sell things.

Too bad your corporate (or government) employer cannot fire you when you come to work and do nothing because you're pregnant and "just no longer interested in your job.". Or, fire you because you take too much time off for medical appointments or sue you when they give you paid maternity leave and then you decide you want to stay home. I have a small business and have been screwed twice by women taking paid maternity leave and then not coming back. I no longer offer any maternity leave. I also hire people to perform a job.

So you don't hire any females? Honestly, I can understand maternity leave is VERY VERY expensive. However be warned, not hiring women at your employment opens you up to a potential lawsuit.

I hire women--older women who already have their grown families.

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Anonymous wrote:So many of you would fire a pregnant nanny because a pregnant nanny can't do her job but you woukd have a damn fit if you were fired because you aren't doing your job is

I would not fire a pregnant nanny as long as she could and did do her job. I would consider replacing her permanently, though, if she intended to take a long maternity leave. I'm not a corporate employment with other employees for back-up. I don't want to have a revolving door of different temps during her maternity leave. She cares for my children, doesn't make widgets, answer phones, or sell things.

Too bad your corporate (or government) employer cannot fire you when you come to work and do nothing because you're pregnant and "just no longer interested in your job.". Or, fire you because you take too much time off for medical appointments or sue you when they give you paid maternity leave and then you decide you want to stay home. I have a small business and have been screwed twice by women taking paid maternity leave and then not coming back. I no longer offer any maternity leave. I also hire people to perform a job.

So you don't hire any females? Honestly, I can understand maternity leave is VERY VERY expensive. However be warned, not hiring women at your employment opens you up to a potential lawsuit.

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Anonymous wrote:So many of you would fire a pregnant nanny because a pregnant nanny can't do her job but you woukd have a damn fit if you were fired because you aren't doing your job is

I would not fire a pregnant nanny as long as she could and did do her job. I would consider replacing her permanently, though, if she intended to take a long maternity leave. I'm not a corporate employment with other employees for back-up. I don't want to have a revolving door of different temps during her maternity leave. She cares for my children, doesn't make widgets, answer phones, or sell things.

What exactly is “long maternity lesve?” I’m sure it would be the same any other employee takes off- 6 weeks vaginal and up to 8 for c-section. It wouldn’t be a revolving door. You hire a temp to cover your nanny’s leave. Period.

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Anonymous wrote:So many of you would fire a pregnant nanny because a pregnant nanny can't do her job but you woukd have a damn fit if you were fired because you aren't doing your job is

I would not fire a pregnant nanny as long as she could and did do her job. I would consider replacing her permanently, though, if she intended to take a long maternity leave. I'm not a corporate employment with other employees for back-up. I don't want to have a revolving door of different temps during her maternity leave. She cares for my children, doesn't make widgets, answer phones, or sell things.

Too bad your corporate (or government) employer cannot fire you when you come to work and do nothing because you're pregnant and "just no longer interested in your job.". Or, fire you because you take too much time off for medical appointments or sue you when they give you paid maternity leave and then you decide you want to stay home. I have a small business and have been screwed twice by women taking paid maternity leave and then not coming back. I no longer offer any maternity leave. I also hire people to perform a job.

Anonymous wrote:So many of you would fire a pregnant nanny because a pregnant nanny can't do her job but you woukd have a damn fit if you were fired because you aren't doing your job is

I would not fire a pregnant nanny as long as she could and did do her job. I would consider replacing her permanently, though, if she intended to take a long maternity leave. I'm not a corporate employment with other employees for back-up. I don't want to have a revolving door of different temps during her maternity leave. She cares for my children, doesn't make widgets, answer phones, or sell things.

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Anonymous wrote:You tell them whenever you can afford to get fired - without notice.

And you will be fired without notice but you will then be eliable for unemployment.

And during this time (since I have no job) I have all the time in the world to take legal action for discrimination.

You have no protection as a nanny.

So many of you would fire a pregnant nanny because a pregnant nanny can't do her job but you woukd have a damn fit if you were fired because you aren't doing your job is

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Anonymous wrote:You tell them whenever you can afford to get fired - without notice.

And you will be fired without notice but you will then be eliable for unemployment.

And during this time (since I have no job) I have all the time in the world to take legal action for discrimination.

Anonymous wrote:I haven't experienced this yet, but I would not fire a nanny for getting pregnant. I would not be able to manage through a 3 month maternity leave (& it would definitely be unpaid as most of mine was). I would have to find someone new because I have to work to pay for child care.

If it was a nanny with long-term relationship (more than 3 years of employment) and a normal pregnancy (no bedrest, etc), I would figure out how to manage through 6 weeks with a temp.

However, I don't know if I would want a nanny who brings her child to my home (& I definitely would feel cheated if I was paying the same as before), and I would be very uncomfortable taking a mom from her child to watch mine.

I can see where people might make accommodations for a very beloved nanny, but realistically, a nanny who brings her child to work is going to have her attention split and it will affect the quality of care, plus with two young children, the chance of illness is greater, etc.

My problem is terminating a contract right when you've learned the employee is pregnant. Since when does pregnancy equal incompetence? Did she lose a leg too? If you're not paying the nanny during her maternity leave then you should absolutely give her the opportunity to come back if she wanted to. There are many families who value their nanny and have sought out "temporary" nannies. I think anyone who has been with my family for over 1 year, deserves that right to return to their job; especially if we have had no problems throughout our journey. And working people are kept from their child everyday. You should let that be her choice. I know it's just a job but I wouldn't want to put my nanny in that position where she has to worry about a new born and seeking a new job.

I highly think taking care of 2 children will affect the quality of care. To me it's an excuse to pay less. I am not saying you have to continue to pay the same amount for someone else bringing their kid to work but the amount that most families want to pay is absurd. Yes, nanny brings her child but she has no say about her contract hours, benefits, responsibilities etc., so it's not an equal arrangement and it shouldn't be identified as a share.

I haven't experienced this yet, but I would not fire a nanny for getting pregnant. I would not be able to manage through a 3 month maternity leave (& it would definitely be unpaid as most of mine was). I would have to find someone new because I have to work to pay for child care.

If it was a nanny with long-term relationship (more than 3 years of employment) and a normal pregnancy (no bedrest, etc), I would figure out how to manage through 6 weeks with a temp.

However, I don't know if I would want a nanny who brings her child to my home (& I definitely would feel cheated if I was paying the same as before), and I would be very uncomfortable taking a mom from her child to watch mine.

I can see where people might make accommodations for a very beloved nanny, but realistically, a nanny who brings her child to work is going to have her attention split and it will affect the quality of care, plus with two young children, the chance of illness is greater, etc.

Anonymous wrote:You tell them whenever you can afford to get fired - without notice.

And you will be fired without notice but you will then be eliable for unemployment.