UK maternity leave

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So I’m currently 22 weeks and know that I have to tell my employer my intentions by 25 weeks.

This is baby number 1 so I have no idea how I will be feeling. I am due 7th December and work in a school so would be on holiday from 16th December.

I work in an office in the school and do all of the printing so my job can be physics but I have great colleagues. I am only going back to work next week after 20 weeks on furlough.

Do I work up until baby comes? Do I take time off before?

I’m not sure how to play it and would love some advice!