Hi all,

Just wondered when you stopped working prior to having babies?

I am a primary teacher and 32 weeks now. I was planning to work till April 25th so that would mean I would be 36 weeks. I am having the baby at 38 +4 is that cutting it fine?

Corrinne x

Hi Corrine,
I think as long as you feel well, that sounds fine.
I stopped working 3 weeks before I delivered (I delivered almost 3 weeks early) because I was exhausted and huge but also my pouch wasn't working very well (constipation).
My doctor really let me decide when to let me off work. I was very glad that I had some time to be at home and think and relax before the baby was born.

Hello,
I stopped work 1 week before I had my son. I had a hour drive, and was getting quite uncomfortable. Towards the end I just took things week by week, as I had weekly doctor appointments. I think the rest before delivery helped speed my recovery along.

Best wishes!

I stopped working 1 week before my scheduled c-section and that was fine. It was nice to have some time at home to prepare before the delivery.

I stopped work the first time around while in labor. The nurse was hooking me up to everything as I was making last minute phone calls!!! Babies 2 and 3 I stopped the week before. If you feel okay and your dr. says you are fine then do what you feel is right.

Fab thanks for all the replies was just curious as to how long you guys had prior to the arrival of bambinos!!

Corrinne xx