How long to take off?

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So I just started a new job. I informed them at the interview that I was due in January and just wondering how long I should plan on taking off after the baby is born? I plan on working until my due date if I can, but I work a fast food restaurant and they don’t have maternity leave so I actually schedule off. I am currently considering two weeks. What do you lady’s think?

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Most doctors wont give consent to return back to work until 6 to 8 weeks after birth. So I'd plan the minimum of 6 weeks. You never know if you will have a natural labor or a c section. Or even if baby will require any NICU time.

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You need 6 weeks to fully heal regardless of its vaginal or c section birth. So if that gives you any idea.

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I would plan on as many as you can financially swing with hopefully a minimum of 6 weeks. After my first birth, I could not even walk comfortably (or sit!) until maybe 3-4 weeks.

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No doctor will sign off on you going back before 6 weeks and they won’t take you back without a doctors consent. It’s a huge liability for them to let you work without a doctors consent.

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I would definitely wait until your doctor clears you to go back to work. Birth can be rough on your body and it’s important to take the time to heal. And if you plan to put your baby in daycare, most won’t take them until they’re at least 6 weeks old.

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6 weeks

How long to take off?

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