Motherhood in in the Trades: Pregnancy on the Tools, Childcare Costs & Breaking Barriers

Join Hattie and Steph on this episode of Tradeswomen Together as they explore the honest realities of pregnancy, motherhood, and building a career in the UK construction industry.
They’re joined by Holly, an OFTEC-registered heating engineer who recently welcomed her baby while running a family business. Holly shares what it was really like being on the tools during pregnancy, transitioning to the admin side of the business, and navigating maternity in a male-dominated trade.
Also joining the conversation is Stacy, a freelance marketing specialist for the trades and mum of two. Stacy opens up about maternal guilt while growing a business from the ground up, the rising costs of wraparound childcare in the UK, and how traditional 7:00 AM site starts create real barriers for women balancing school runs and site work.
If you’re a tradeswoman, self-employed mum, construction professional, or passionate about equality in the industry, this episode is for you.

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