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Maternity leave planner — free printable leave & handover planner

A maternity leave planner to get organised before you finish work — key dates, your work handover, the finances, and what to sort before baby arrives — so you can start your leave with everything tied up and your mind at ease.

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✓ Editable in any free PDF tool✓ A2 · A3 · 18×24"✓ Print-shop ready
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What you get

Designed to look bought, priced at nothing

Three print sizes

A2 and A3 for home printers, plus 18×24" for a print shop or easel.

Fully editable

Change the wording in any free PDF editor — no design software needed.

High-resolution

Crisp 300 DPI vector text that stays sharp at poster size.

How to use it

From download to display in three steps

  • Personalise. Open the PDF in Canva, Acrobat online or Apple Preview and edit the text.
  • Print. Heavyweight matte card at home for A3 and under; a print shop for 18×24".
  • Display. Frame it or stand it on an easel at your .

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Frequently asked questions

How do you prepare for maternity leave?
Preparing for maternity leave well — both the work side and the personal side — lets you finish on a calm note and start your leave with your mind at ease. On the practical and legal front, there are notice requirements and deadlines for telling your employer you're pregnant and when you plan to start your leave, so check the current rules on GOV.UK (which also covers your rights, leave entitlement and whether you qualify for Statutory Maternity Pay or Maternity Allowance). It's worth understanding your maternity pay and any enhancement your employer offers, and budgeting in advance for the period of reduced income — building up a savings buffer before you go off helps a lot. For the work handover, document your ongoing projects, hand over key contacts and responsibilities, and set up your out-of-office so things don't pile up or fall through the cracks while you're away. On the personal side, get your hospital bag and baby basics ready in good time (babies don't always stick to the due date!), think about your support network and rest for the early weeks, and tackle any admin like researching childcare for further down the line. Finally, try to build in a little wind-down time before your due date if you can, to rest and prepare rather than working right up to the wire. This is general information, not legal or financial advice — check GOV.UK and your employer's policy for your specific entitlements.
Is it really free?
Yes — no email, no sign-up.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes — print as many copies as you need.