Hired, then given paycut?

I accepted an offer for a really great job. Have been here 8 months. They asked me to start taking on some new responsibilities that led to a possible promotion... Well after doing the new job for 4 months the just told me a few weeks ago the new position pays less..I would essentially go from 47k to 41k... Told them I am not comfortable with this... They seem to really be trying to force my into this position now and rate of pay, and im afraid I don't have a choice to stay at my current pay and old position. So upsetting, we just found out we are pregnant and what not...Any advice on how to handle this? Anyone else been in this situation?

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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

Check your terms and conditions of employment in your contract.
They'll likely be vary vague on the subject of internal promotion and conditions thereof.
In the spirit of 'Goodwill', go see your company's Personnel/human resources department and let it be known you are there in the spirit of goodwill, but you'd like them to look into it on your behalf.
Say that you feel you've been side-lined and lied to and you feel aggrieved.
BUT before you do that. Get some advice from an employment lawyer. There may well be some online who do free Q&A on their websites.