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Johnnie, unfortunately, there aren't any easy answers. There may be social services in your area that can help you find local resources that provide help to women in your situation. Try looking for a women's resource center or human services agency. Also, check out our article Help for Pregnant Moms Who Can’t Work and Need Money.

-- Contributed by: HollySwanson

I'm 24 years of age. I have a four year old little girl and i'm 34 weeks in. I havent been with out a job in five years and now i cant work. My child need school thing and i'm haveing a baby i'm scard and alone.

-- Contributed by: Johnnie Burrows

Molly,

is the position available because the person who has it permanently is on leave? There is no reason not to apply for a position just because you are pregnant, but I suspect that the employer will be looking to hire someone who can work the full amount of time. They can not discriminate against you due to your pregnancy status, but if the job is only a temporary position they would probably require the person to be available for the expected term.

-- Contributed by: HollySwanson

There is a great job I am interested, but it is a maternity leave position, and I am due in 6 months. Is it wrong to apply for a maternity leave position knowing I won't be able to finish it?

-- Contributed by: Molly

Andrea, I think you'll need to be honest about your pregnancy, especially if it's in-person since there's probably no hiding it, but address it upfront and let them know how you've handled your post-pregnancy work in the past. Wow them with your credentials and what you can do for them and invite them to ask you questions about how your pregnancy fits into your career. Then move on so the whole interview doesn't focus on this one part of your life.

-- Contributed by: HollySwanson

I am a seasoned high level marketing executive - I found myself suddenly pregnant at 43! It is a blessing and I am due in 3 weeks. I have an interview with a major retail clothing corporation for a job, that my recruiter (knowing I am pregnant) feels I am the top candidate. Having hired and fired in my career, Iknow my pregnancy will affect my female VP interviewers opinion despite my excellent credentials. I want this job, have always worked post-pregnancy and am concerned, very concerned. I need a killer outfit, I've covered pregnancy before, and it really hurts your reliability to lay it on them post-acceptance. Any ideas? Anyone? Should I take the job for less money, offer incentives?

-- Contributed by: Andrea in Texas

Nicky, I agree. I don't see a reason to mention it either during the interview process. If the job is offered, that the right time to bring it up.

-- Contributed by: HollySwanson

I would not mention it at the interview, it is quite feasible that you wouldn't know at this stage. You can always mention it later and even say you found out just after the interview if necessary. Wait until you get the job and then tell them.

-- Contributed by: nicky

Nicolle, since you are only three weeks along, I'd still keep the interview appointment. You can always decide later not to accept the job or to discuss the pregnancy with them at a follow-up interview, but I wouldn't cancel the interview or bring it up to them yet.

-- Contributed by: HollySwanson

just my luck!, i just found out i am pregnant today and got a interview invitation in the post an hour later. i feel like i will be dishonest if i dont mention it, but i have been waiting for this job opportunity for a while. when exactly is the right time to inform them, im only 3 weeks pregnant, scared that the job may requirer a medical check, what shal i do?

-- Contributed by: nicolle

Hayle, I think it would be premature to mention your pregnancy yet to the interviewers. If you are offered the job, then you should tell them, but not yet.

-- Contributed by: HollySwanson

I just found out that I am pregnant, about 4 1/2 weeks along. I havent even gone to the doctor yet. I am going to a final interview next Tuesday. I feel like I should be honest, but I also don't want them to not hire me because of my pregnancy. I will not even go to the doctor to get an official reading till a week or so after I find out if I get the job. What should I do?

-- Contributed by: Hayle

Don't say anything until you have an offer in-hand! :-) Good luck!

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi Amanda, sorry to hear it didn't go well. If you have other interviews lined up, you might want to keep the pregnancy to yourself until you are further along the hiring process.

Technically, an employer can't discriminate against you due to pregnancy. But realistically, it's bound to be a concern to employers since they know they'll also have to hire a replacement for you just a few months after you start.

You never know, maybe you're still being considered for the job. If you get a second interview, make sure the pregnancy is not the focus of the conversation.

-- Contributed by: HollySwanson

well i just got back from an interview and i felt really crappy because once i told her i was pregnant she kinda gave me the impression that i wasnt going to get the job. This really sucks because i really need to save money before the babies born so what should i do??

-- Contributed by: Amanda
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