Should My Partner Help Financially During My Maternity Leave?

Hi everyone, I’m reaching out for some advice as a first-time mom to a 7-month-old baby girl. My partner and I have been together for four years, and I moved in with him just before our daughter was born. He has a well-paying job and covers the mortgage and utilities, while I was responsible for groceries and most of the baby essentials. Now that I’m on maternity leave, my income has dropped to just over $600 a month, and I’m struggling to keep up with groceries, my car payment, and other personal bills. When I brought this up, he said since I’m not contributing to the house bills, I should still be able to handle the food shopping. We keep our finances separate, and he recently bought a new house in his name only. I’m starting to feel overwhelmed and unsure how to manage. Has anyone else faced this? How did you work things out? Please share your experiences below! #MaternityLeave #FamilyFinances #ParentingSupport #FamilyRelationships