Wha'ts a good way to ask your DR for medical leave?

Question

My DR put me on partial bed rest until Dec 1 because of pregnancy complications. She said we will revisit at that time if I can go back to work or not. Problem is I don't want to go back to work. This is the ony pregnancy I'v had out of 4 that has made it this far, and I want to do all I can to keep it. I don't want to be stressed at work. Also my disability won't kick in unless the DR takes me off work until I deliver my baby, so if I'm only off a few weeks here and there and then I go back to work, then I lose out on income for the whole time I'm off work. How can I politely ask the DR to write me a note stating I have to be off until I deliver rather than just for another month or two. (I deliver in 4 months)

Answer 1

Just ask him/her to put you on medical leave. Doctors deal with plenty of pregnant women and can understand your reasons. Good luck.

Answer 2

Well, there are two trains of thought: first, to ask the doctor for a medical leave order, you might try, "Doctor, I'd like a medical leave until I deliver. Please write it out for me."

The other train of thought is the one that addresses you leeching the system and drawing money that you are not entitled to because you don't feel like going back to work. Pffft.

Answer 3

Just tell her exactly what you are explaining here.
If it doesn't work, maybe you should either find another doctor or just accept that maybe you don't really need a leave to successfully get your pregnancy to a happy end.

Answer 4

Just explain about the other pregnancys and she should put u on it immediately. Good Luck and Congrats.

Answer 5

explain to your dr. that your job is very stressful and you fear
the worst will happen if you go back to work.. most drs are
understanding and will honor your request.

Answer 6

Cry alot and beg for the note.