How early are you allowed to take maternity leave in Scotland, UK?? REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE!!!!!?

Question

I am 5 month pregnant and due after the 01/04/07 so meant to be due 9 month maternity leave. I am not handling the pregnancy too well, I am ill almost everyday, so me and my partner have spoke about it and think it would be wise to consider taking maternity leave earlier than originally thought!!

When is the earliest I can take it?? I also dont know what I am entitled to as I work, most mothers I know dont work so get benefits, but I have been told that i should have been getting milk/fruit tokens, family credit from 20 wks etc.

Does anyone know for sure??

Answer 1

The link i posted below if for your region and should help
good luck