# E104: Preparing your business (and life!) for Maternity Leave with Lucy Legal

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Podcast: [Bump to Business Owner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135)
Published: 2026-04-30T04:58:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bumptobusinessowner.com/e104-lucy-maternity-leave
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## Resource

In this conversation, Caroline Marshall and Lucy Legal discuss the often unspoken realities of maternity leave for business owners. They explore the differences between expectations and reality, the challenges of maintaining identity while navigating motherhood, and the importance of flexibility in work-life balance. The discussion also touches on shared parental leave experiences, the impact of different children on parenting, and the struggles of returning to work after having a baby. Ultimately, they emphasise the need for open conversations about the complexities of motherhood and the choices women make. Please note, Lucy and Caroline are both UK based, the advice you'll hear is based on their experience so may not be as relevant for overseas listeners. This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Lucy Legal and her Get Legit Hub. Don't trust ChatGPT for legal advice! Go to www.lucylegal.co.uk/the-hub for real legal guidance, templates and support. To hear the rest of collaboration with Lucy Legal listen to Episode 102 - Mum guilt, leveraging audiences and making £23k in 48hours with Lucy Legal Episode 103 - My experience of motherhood, business and what I would have done differently, Lucy Legal interviews Caroline To hear Caroline's original conversation with Lucy, please listen to Episode 17 - "Every single person thought I was crazy" Topics: Expectations vs. reality of maternity leave Emotional challenges and identity loss Practical planning and flexibility tips Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 The Reality of Maternity Leave 07:29 Flexibility in Business Ownership 15:16 Shared Parental Leave Experiences 21:09 Returning to Work After a Baby 28:46 Navigating Loneliness in Motherhood 35:00 Identity Crisis: The Transition into Motherhood 44:03 Establishing…

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