I was wondering if at how many weeks along do mothers usually take their maternity leave? I'm only 32 weeks along, and I'm a full time nanny/caretaker for a family, and I am more than ready to take my leave starting now. I have to drive to their house very early each morning, and its getting very cold outsite & very snowy. I just would rather stay at home. Anyways, I'm just asking what is the average time that woman take their leave?
2007-01-17 14:49:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I would recommend making that choice based on what you feel you need to do for yourself and based on what you can afford. If you work through an agency that employs at least 50 people you are covered by the Family Medical Leave Act, and thus have a guaranteed 12 weeks with job protection. If you are not covered by FMLA you will need to work with your employer (if you plan to return) to determine how long you can take. I recommend taking as much time after the birth and maybe a week or so before even though it is hard! After your baby comes the longer you can be home the better it is for you to heal and establish breastfeeding,and enjoy that special time with your new baby!
2007-01-17 15:55:16 · answer #1 · answered by SZ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think in the US most women work almost as long as they safely can. It really depends on your employer though, and how much time you have built up and how long you've been at your job. Check out the FMLA (family medical leave act) and see how it applies to you. By all means don't do anything to jeopardize the health of you or your baby.
I am a paramedic and worked until 6 days before my daughter was born, then was off 8 weeks afterwards b/c I had a c-section. I'm pregnant again and will probably leave sooner b/c my job can be dangerous and I want to take care of myself.
2007-01-17 23:04:17 · answer #2 · answered by mommy-to-one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked up until a week before I was due. It was hard because I worked in a office in a dirty warehouse and I never felt like I could "come clean" (bad wording) but you know what I mean. I took a week only so that I could relax and make sure that I was clean, rested and emotionally prepared to deliver. I was the only woman with 20 something guys. I was scared to death of my water breaking at work in that setting.
I then took 6 weeks off after our daughter was born.
2007-01-17 22:57:36 · answer #3 · answered by NSnoekums 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took mine at 37 weeks and I have an easy desk job. My reason for leaving was because of the drive (45 min on the interstate). Your best bet would be to talk to your doctor.
2007-01-17 22:53:48 · answer #4 · answered by sproutsmomma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the person really, most employers give 6 weeks for it so they wait as long as they can so they can stay with the baby longer, i took mine at 39 weeks.
2007-01-17 22:58:50 · answer #5 · answered by sarah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know that there is an average time. Most mothers I know worked up until they about were in labor. Best of luck to you and your little one.
2007-01-17 22:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it when you are ready to when i was 25 weeks preggo my work decided they were going to see there buisness so i took my leave then,
2007-01-17 22:54:53 · answer #7 · answered by <3 mykiddos,mylife <3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i BELIEVE ITS 6 WEEKS BEFORE AND 6 WEEKS AFTER i THINK I TOOK A COUPLE WEEKS EXTRA BEFORE AND THEN I WAS READY TO GO BACK TO WORK AFTER THE 3 WEEKS AFTER I HAD MY SON...ITS ALL UP TO YOU AND HOW YOU FEEL THOUGH BUT IF YOUR SOMEONE WHO ENJOYED WORKING BEFORE YOULL PROBABLY BE READY TO GET Back..
2007-01-17 22:55:40 · answer #8 · answered by CHRISTINA B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was 32 weeks, its completly up to you, i have had friends that stay until they are due!!!!! crazy i think! but finacially if you can afford to leave early, then do so! rest now, while you can!
2007-01-17 23:41:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋