Katie Barlow

Hello, my name is Katie, and I am a second-year law student at the University of Chester. I was responsible for the Employment Tribunal advice sheet. I feel Pregnant then Screwed is a wonderful charity which supports and advocates for women who fear, or face, discrimination in the workplace due to having children. One of the main reasons I’m involved in this project is my passion for supporting individuals who are facing difficult circumstances. I also strongly believe in the importance of transparency and inclusivity in the legal sector: this project has allowed the team and I to ensure that legal processes and complex terminology are thoroughly explained, to help individuals gain a deeper understanding of their employment rights.

Who we are

Our vision is a world where the mothers, parents and families of today and tomorrow thrive.
But the reality right now is mothers, parents and families are repeatedly failed by systems that are supposed to help them, systems which set up unfairness and disadvantage across a lifetime. This is the motherhood penalty, and Pregnant Then Screwed exists to challenge it.

Founded on International Women’s Day in 2015, we are rooted in lived experience and driven by fearless conviction. We challenge the systems that hold mothers back so that everyone who experiences motherhood can work and care without penalty. We campaign for change, offer support and advice, and build community with parents across the UK. We do this with power, courage and love.

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