Hi
I'm coming to the end of my first year midwifery diploma. Have recently found out I'm pregnant - already have 3 young children and this wasnt planned... Agonised for while about whether to have TOP or not, decided not right for me. Anyhow have had chat with uni who have told me 'fine to take mat leave' but when I return I'll have to transfer to degree course.
I really dont want to do this - I have a degree already and the thought of doing dissertation with 3 children and a baby doesnt appeal... Not to mention the poverty.

Can anyone help/ advise?
What are the financial effects of the degree...
Should it be possible for uni to keep me on diploma? (my year is the last diploma so will be in yr 3 when I return to do yr 2)
thanks