Work up until birth?

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First pregnancy, so I just don’t want to be naive, as I don’t know exactly what to expect. 
I am a babysitter, only for one child. When I give birth, he will be 2.5 (29months). He’s a pretty easygoing kid and already enjoys some independent play. He doesn’t need a whole lot of carrying-around. Just cuddles and lifting into his crib, which my body is already used to. I suppose it would be no different than having a second child and tending to the first one? Moms of two do/have done it? Does it sound reasonable to think that with a normal, healthy pregnancy I should be able to work up until giving birth? 
(Obviously if my doctor says otherwise, or a health concern arises, then I would be unable to, but just hypothetically speaking)

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I would say you’re fine to work up until birth, just make sure that especially in the last month the parent has an emergency backup that will be able to come get the baby if you go into labor.

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Unless you get out on bed rest I don’t know why you wouldn’t be able to do that. I’ve continued working my full time job through both pregnancies up until giving birth. I was in the office when I went into labor with my second. Lol and as you said it would be like if you had a second child. No reason you can’t do it unless there are complications.

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I managed a diner working 40 hours a week until I went into labor at 38 weeks with my second. My boss even joked and asked if I was still coming in the next day 😂 I think it is all up to how you are feeling. If you are comfortable working still then get that money girl. If not then then don’t. It’s all up to you  ☺️

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I meant to select yes

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It’s completely fine. I’ll be working at a factory job up until I give birth.

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My son went 4 days past his due date, and I worked until the day he was born. I really wanted every moment with him I could get before returning to work, and didn’t want to use any of my time off while still pregnant. Listen to your body. It’ll tell you if you’re doing something too strenuous or if you need more rest. It sounds like you will probably be able to work as long as you’d like.

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Yeah. I did for a week after my due date. If there’s no complications, why not?

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I definitely think you’d be able to work up until you give birth.  My daughter was 15 months when I had my son and I was still lifting her the day I went into labor and even after my water broke.

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Yes I worked up until 5 days before my csection ay my job. Working 12 hour shifts ,5 days a week at an urgent care.

Work up until birth?

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