Hi

I wanted to get some information about what will happen after maternity leave if I don't want to come back to work.

Is there any "advantage" of staying at home with your baby instead of going back to work. Advantage in meaning of something like work experience or something towards pension. Cos I heard something like if your staying at home with child under 12 years old then that time off work is counted somehow (I'm not sure if double or 1.5 but not sure where it's counting ) if that makes any sense please let me know. Thanks