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Mornings: with Connie McLaughlin

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On the phone in Connie asks - how are you affording maternity leave?

On the phone in Connie asks - how are you affording maternity leave? Also on the show, historian Lucy Worsley, children's speech and the weekly consumer surgery.

PHONE-IN 
BBC Scotland News has heard from mothers who say they have been forced to end their maternity leave early due to a hike in prices.  Formula, wipes and nappies are just some of the products that have seen a near 7% increase in cost year on year.  

Connie asks - how are you affording maternity leave?

Also on the show…

LUCY WORSLEY 
Why author and historian Lucy Worsley is fascinated by 'Lady Killers'.

CONSUMER SURGERY
Our weekly consumer surgery returns, giving you the chance to get advice on any bills, returns and shopping rights. Consumer rights expert Martyn James answers listener questions.

CHILDREN'S SPEECH
How important is speech and language for our children's development?

TIGHT SCOTS
As top advertising execs admit Scots are still depicted as tight-fisted, is it time to drop the stereotype?

VR SAFETY
As police investigate the virtual rape of a girl under 16 years old, can we keep children safe in an online world?

LIFE CHANGES
As Welsh rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit announces a career switch to American football, we’ll find out how to make a big life change.

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