When to start maternity/annual leave?

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Sarahbp55

Hi ladies

For those who have had a baby with a pouch or for those due soon, when are you going off on maternity/annual leave before the birth?

My C-section is planned and is booked in for 7th May. Clearly that is a long time ahead and anything could happen but I have no idea how much time to take off before the 7th???? Some women take two weeks, some work up until their due date but I am thinking that us pouch ladies surely get a rougher time....

I could take up to a month before off as I have some annual leave owing but obviously I want to spend the max. time with the baby if poss.

Any advice would be much appreciated!
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clz81Member

I had no problems working up until the end. In the U.S. this is usually the norm. It really depends on what job you do. If it's a desk job and you have a bathroom nearby (as your frequency will pick up quite a bit in the 3rd trimester), then you could probably make it until the end if you want. I couldn't imagine working in manufacturing type job or a job on my feet for all or most of the day.

1/3/139:44 AM

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JillMMember

I had a scheduled c and went out one week before just so I could get myself settled.

1/3/139:50 AM

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ComberMember

My due date is the 20th and I am still working 2 jobs. One is a desk job and one is part time waitressing. Staying busy and active is really good for you and the baby if you can do it. I agree tho, I am taking 12 weeks off after the baby to spend as much time with him as I can. And I am having a natural birth with a jpouch.

1/5/1312:13 PM

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Daisy18Member

My c-section is schedule for March 4, which is a Monday. I'm planning to work up until the Wednesday before and give myself a few days off to relax. I think I'll go stir crazy if I take off too much time :-) That is if my baby boy hangs on that long! So far my pregnancy has been great and other than feeling tired I feel good so hopefully that continues!

1/16/138:40 PM

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Kate1026Member

I have an ostomy and I worked up until the end, but if I had the choice, I would totally take off a week or two beforehand. I was miserable at the end.

1/19/139:29 PM

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