DATE Dear xxx Re: Notification of pregnancy and intention to take maternity leave I am writing to advise you that I am pregnant and my expected due date is xxx. I will forward my original MATB1 certificate to HR as soon as I receive it from my midwife or GP. I intend to start my Maternity Leave on xxx. Prior to this I would like to take x days/weeks of annual leave making my last working day xxx. Should I wish to change my Maternity Leave start date I will give at least 28 days notice. It is my intention to return to work after xxx weeks Maternity Leave, however should this change I will advise you within 8 weeks of my intended return to work date as is required. Kind regards, xxx Cc. Human Resources