Maternity leave?

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At what week is everyone starting maternity leave? I only get 8 weeks and don’t want to start it too early and not have very much time after he is born 😩 I was thinking at 39 weeks but I’m also scared he may come before then? What’s everyone else’s plan?

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If you only get 8 weeks work until the last second you can. You’ll want all the time when baby is here

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I’m taking 6 weeks if natural and 8 weeks if c section. Working until I go into labor. My job is a mix of on my feet and sitting. This is my first baby.

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I’m 38 wks tomorrow and Thursday will be my last day before my year’s maternity leave

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Thanks everyone! My doctor is wanting me to “quarantine” before labor so didn’t know if anyone else was doing that also

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I’m not taking any time before he arrives.

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I guess I’m really lucky here in the uk, I get 39weeks paid leave, but am taking a full 54 weeks with holiday pay to fill the time off so I don’t lose out on money. I’ve left work now and I’m 27 weeks, but I’m currently on holiday. Maternity doesn’t start till I’m 30 weeks x

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Wait why do you only get 8 weeks???

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Working until 39 weeks! Using my sick days afterwards and taking a year off so I figure I might as well save those days.

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I started mines at 36 weeks.. I get paid 4 weeks before due date and 6 weeks paid after vaginal delivery .. if C section then 8 weeks paid...

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I’m working until I deliver, whether that’s on, before, or past my due date!

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