When did you start your maternity leave?

[pkshl]

hi mummies, when do you start your maternity leave?

my EDD is end march but now ive been taking leave on off due to backaches, breathless & mild contractions+ swollen leg. i juz wondering if i should take maternity 2 weeks leave earlier ?

 

[shajalia]

I have a colleague who had took 1 month early maternity leave.

Similar to you r condition, i think as long your company approve it should be okay.

Further more, you may have better preparation and rest.

 

[Triquetra]

Some employers also encourage their employees to start taking their maternity leave early due to productivity and safety. A friend has a colleague falling asleep randomly and suddenly during work because she isn't able to sleep well at night... kinda dangerous.

 

[redjn]

it all depend on your employer approval.

During my time, planned to take 1 week before my delivery but before I can do that my BB decide to see the world earlier...

most of my friend took 2 week advance unless some condition than they took 1 mth earlier.

 

[Katemonaco]

Hi there,

My EDD is late March but I took maternity leave on feb 25, which was week 36 of pregnancy. A baby is considered full term at week 37 so I wanted to be prepared as I have lots of reading to catch up on. My job also requires me to stand quite a bit so wanted to rest. I'm already starting to have mild contractions everyday and it feels like menstrual cramps.