'Inhumane' | Some bosses have insinuated their pregnant workers should have an abortion

Working mothers are sharing their shocking experiences during and post-pregnancy in a new report by maternity campaigners Pregnant then Screwed. One woman, 'Connie' reported that her boss told "it would be easier for your future career if you just brought a coat hanger”.

'Connie' is one of 1.62% of women who reported that their boss insinuated that they should end their pregnancy, along with one in 10 women revealing they were bullied or harassed when pregnant or returning to work. Seven per cent of women lost their job - either through redundancy, sacking, or feeling forced to leave due to a flexible working request being declined or due to health and safety issues.