Thrive after maternity leave 5-week course

  • GP Professional Support Network event

A five-week course to support the return to work after maternity leave. Each week we will cover a topic to build your confidence for your return to work, so you can thrive after maternity leave.

Target Audience:GP on or returning from maternity leave
Date:11, 18, 25 November, 2, 9 December 2025 – weekly sessions on Tuesdays
TimeStart: 1pm     End: 2pm

(allow 10 minutes before the start of the session for registration and AV equipment check)

Delivery mode:MS Teams

Please note that participant names and emails will be shared with the provider to enable access to the online learning platform and to send weekly reminders.

CostFree for attendees from Londonwide practices.
Course OverviewA five-week course to support the return to work after maternity leave. Each week we will cover a topic to build your confidence for your return to work, so you can thrive after maternity leave.
Course AimsTo boost GPs confidence so that they can plan the return to work that is right for them, create healthy boundaries so that they can thrive and prevent overwhelm after their return to work
Learning Outcomes
  1. Maintain your identity through maternity leave and beyond
  2. Boost and maintain your confidence as a mother and after you return to work
  3. As a family unit, manage your ‘Home Contract’ of chores and mental load in a way that works for you all
  4. Create a return to work plan including contingency planning

Achieve your potential post maternity leave and keep your career on track

FormatEach week delegates will complete an online learning module (c 30 mins work) and then the course leader will facilitate reflection on the week’s topic plus provide coaching support where needed
Presenter(s)Frances Cushway RCDP, Managing Director, The Maternity Coach