have you got pnd or stress from work? its one or the other really - you really cant blame stress at work for the baby coming early. Things change in work while you're on maternity leave, it just happens. Sounds like you either need to raise a grievance with work, or at least speak with them about your issues, or change jobs if its causing you that much stress. have they changed the way they treat you because of pregnancy/maternity or are you just coping less well with the pressures? i know i struggled when i went back after 9 months, felt as though i was under a lot of pressure, but it was just the same pressure as before, i'd just forgotten how to cope with it was coming home from work wasn't to relax but to look after the baby - your whole life has changed. hope things settle down for you....