im due oct. 26 and planning on having a vaginal delivery. About how long do i need to wait before i go to work?
2006-09-06 07:58:27 · 23 answers · asked by glitz7755 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The standard maternity leave is 6 weeks. You might think now that you don't want to wait that long, but remember your body has to recover from birth and you need time to bond with the baby. You're going to be very tired after the baby comes, I'd wait at least the 6 weeks. I have heard of women who take 4 weeks off and then 2 weeks part-time, maybe something like that would work for you.
2006-09-06 08:02:08 · answer #1 · answered by S. O. 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am pregnant also and am planning on staying home for 12 weeks. In the state of Wisconsin, it is the law that an employer must allow a woman to stay home for 12 weeks after having a baby. You could check out the laws in your state. Although, mine will be 6 weeks without pay. My husband and I saved up enough money before we got pregnant. I just want to spend as much time with the baby as possible. You can never get that time back.
2006-09-06 15:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by JuJuButton 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with the Family Leave Act of 1984 (I think). It talks about 6 weeks paid maternity leave, but the company needs to hold your job for an additional 6 weeks--if you choose to stay at home the entire 12 weeks (3 months) be prepared to NOT be paid for the final 6 weeks. Check you companies handbook, they may have specific rules, some employers even let the husband take leave to help out for a bit. Reassure your boss that when you have recovered, and found suitable child care, that you WILL IN FACT be back at work 100%. Sometimes they fear that you will take your paid time off and then not come back to work for them. Good luck.
2006-09-06 15:07:32 · answer #3 · answered by thanos 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't "need" to wait at all. Most employers allow 6 weeks paid time off - so why not take it? All of the employers have to give you 12 weeks unpaid, but guarantee a position upon return. This is the decision you make based on your finances, your state of health & mind, and your baby. You'll likely recover from at least the nasty effects of delivery in about 3 weeks.
2006-09-06 15:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by curious1223 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're able to have a vaginal delivery it will be 6 weeks before the doctor releases you to go back to work, if you have a csection it might be 8 weeks or longer.
Congratulations and good luck
2006-09-06 15:24:42 · answer #5 · answered by E's Mommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take as long as finances allow. I don't know anyone who has gone back to work less than 6 weeks after giving birth, but if you have the money to get by, can you go 12 weeks? That will give you more time to bond with the baby, and establish a good breastfeeding relationship, which in the long run, will keep your baby healthier and you'll have to stay home less with a sick baby!
Good luck!
2006-09-06 15:04:39 · answer #6 · answered by clueless: please be kind 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most people say between 6-8 weeks...I planned on 6 weeks, but my son is now almost 5 months and I'm still home -- and I hope to stay. I've always been a career person and I'm 30 years old, but I couldn't stand the thought of putting him in daycare when it came time -- so I quit my job and I'm going to try to do the stay-at-home thing for as long as I can afford it.....
Good Luck to you!
2006-09-06 15:06:25 · answer #7 · answered by Ducky S 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your financial situation. With my first child I had to return to work as soon as my doctor released me (6 weeks). We had just bought a new house and we needed my full income. With my second child I was lucky enough to stay at home 12 weeks! It was really nice to get to be the primary care taker for my child when he was so small. I didn't have the expense of daycare and I didnt have to take him out and expose him to germs while his immune system was still weak. If you can afford to take the time, then I would take the max. Once that time with your child is gone you can never get it back. There are no do-overs in parenting.
2006-09-06 15:06:10 · answer #8 · answered by lnfinitelylnteresting 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
With my first, I went into motherhood with an agreement between myself and my husband that I would stay home with her.
Once she hit that 6th week, I couldn't part with her! I stayed home with her until I had our second baby, and when he was 8 weeks. I learned a lot with the first one, and I knew I had to get out of the house with the second one a little more. I work part time on evenings, and I still have all day with both of them most of the time. One of us is ALWAYS with our kids.
I think it depends on you, your body, your emotional status at that time, and the baby and it's health. If you're ready at 6 or 8 weeks, then go back to work. If not, wait until you are ready, if you can afford it. Most employers have kids of their own and understand, but if not there are other jobs out there for you when you get ready to go back into the work force.
Good luck, and God bless your family.
2006-09-06 15:16:40 · answer #9 · answered by mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery and 8 weeks after a c-section.
2006-09-06 15:03:45 · answer #10 · answered by fungirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋