Anyone start their maternity leave early? How did you go about doing that? My OB needs to sign off on it and I'm just wondering what you talked to your OB about so they signed yours? My job is incredibly stressful and I've had to leave multiple times due to anxiety attacks which brought on contractions, migraines, etc. I work 8 hours in front of a computer, so I cant really work when I have migraines. Well, my work had decided that since I'm not on FMLA right now, I either need to get on it, or the next time I have to leave, I'll be fired. (Mind you I don't take a lot of time off of work, but it is a couple hours here and there). I know I need to talk to my OB about the issues I'm having, but I'm slightly worried it wont be enough for her to sign off to let me start my FMLA early. Did you just tell your OB you wanted time to yourself before baby comes? Or what did you say to your OB?

I should also note that I'm due July 27th, but wanting to start my leave June 24th

Thank you!!