Anyone started mat leave?

Question

My job is such hard work. I work in a nursery and my back, belly, legs, hips ache so much in the evenings! I work 10 hour shifts and I’m really struggling!

Answer

In Germany mat leave begins at 34 weeks! You get 100% pay the 6 weeks before birth and 8 weeks after. ( You can choose not to take all 6 weeks before, but you are NOT ALLOWED to officially return to work for 8 weeks after..) Then parental leave begins, which either parent can take at 60% pay for 12 months (14 if you split it).

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I’ve transitioned to working more virtually (thankfully I have the ability to do that). I was planning on transitioning in the last 2-4 weeks but I’ve felt like crap the last few days. I’m 32+3

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I work at a daycare with infants and have had to take it easy the last few weeks due to getting out of breath and dizzy but I still manage to care for the babies. I won’t be starting my leave until the day before my scheduled csection or I go into labor. With having a csection I will have to take a minimum of 6 weeks off but I’m taking 8 weeks unless I’m not released by my doctor by then

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Ah bless you! I used to work in a nursery and it can be so tough! Are there any other jobs that you can do around the nursery to keep you off your feet for a few weeks? Maybe in the preschool room instead of the baby room so you don’t have to bend down too much etc? If you’re struggling, you should definitely listen to your body and slow down! Best of luck 🥰

Anyone started mat leave?

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