When should I take maternity leave? I want time before baby arrives to relax & get ready. I’m over working already, it’s mentally draining! I’m currently 32w4d.

Nikky • Thu, Feb 28

Maternity leave

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Maternity leave

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I’m working until I pop. But that’s because I want all the time with the baby after! I get 12 weeks.

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I think it depends on how much maternity leave you get! I'm in Canada and have a choice between 12 months or 18 months. So I wouldn't mind a month before. BUT if you only get 12ish weeks. I'd stay as long as I was physically able and get the most time with baby.

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I'm going out at 36 weeks and I. Never going back to work!

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I'm going out of work at 36 weeks. My job makes me stand on my feet my entire shift with very few breaks. I worked 7 hours the other day and only got to sit down for 30 minutes. My legs and feet swell to much at this point to keep doing it for much longer. I saw if you are ready and your body isn't dealing with working very well, then go out when you feel comfortable!

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Can you go part time? My work let me at 34 weeks with a note from my dr.

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I say 38 weeks the earliest!

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I stopped at 38 weeks and delivered one week later.

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I’m going at week 38.

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I’m taking 3 weeks holiday before baby is due, then my maternity leave will naturally start on her due date.. 
Hopefully that will be plenty! 🤗 I actually can’t wait now!!!

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I am taking off at 38.5 weeks. I personally cannot imagine what I would do at home if I took off at 36 weeks and then went over my due date making it over a month of being off. That’s just me though and everyone is different, do what’s best for you.

When should I take maternity leave? I want time before baby arrives to relax & get ready. I’m over working already, it’s mentally draining! I’m currently 32w4d.

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