I am 36 weeks is it too early to take maternity leave?

Question

I have a doctors appt. on Monday and I am planning on asking for a Drs note. My legs/feet are swollen, bad pelvic pain and back pain. Do you think this is enough for me to take off early?

Answer

Depends on how much leave you have how long you want to be home with baby and what kind of work you do I didn't take leave until the day I have birth but everyone is different

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In California the state lets you be on disability first until you deliver then once baby is born your maternity leave starts. I know people that take almost a year to get back to work and the state has paid.

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All depends on how much and what kind of leave you get. I'm allowed 16 weeks, but it's unpaid. I am planning to use 6 weeks of sick and 2 weeks of vacation time, but anything else would be leave without pay. I can't afford to take off any earlier than necessary if I want to be able to spend some time with baby once she arrives.

I am 36 weeks is it too early to take maternity leave?

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