She had twins and the 2nd one was a bit harder to find. What is the average time of recovery and what is the normal insurance policy on when somebody can go back to work?
2007-01-29 06:16:39 · 4 answers · asked by berta44 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I felt pretty good after 2 weeks, back to normal by 6.
As for going back to work, she will qualify under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if her company has over 50 employees within a 75 mile radius. That guarantees her 12 weeks of unpaid leave, and when she returns she will get her job or a similar job at the same level with the same rate of pay when she returns. There are some exceptions to this, if she is in the top 10% of wage earners at her company they can argue that holding her job for 12 weeks would be detrimental to the company, for example.
2007-01-29 06:23:21 · answer #1 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because of the c-sect she could probably get longer maternity leave. If she is not feeling like she can go back to work after the usual 6 weeks leave (8 weeks for c-sects depending on the individual employer policy) her obgn can write a letter stating she needs more time to recover.
My girlfriend had 3 c-sects and she said within a week she was feeling better. And, back at it after 2 weeks.
2007-01-29 14:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My deliveries/recoveries were never the same; after one I was back to myself in 2 weeks, another it took me almost 4 months. It depends on the actual surgery, quality of recovery time, and the support mom and babies have at home.
There is usually a set amount of time she has off for maternity leave. Your health insurance should continue to cover her and the babies provided the premiums are met and co-payments are made at time of treatment.
If her employer offers post partum disability for moms, the employers human resources department will have the details about that coverage.
I had visits with my OB/gyn 2, 4 and 6 weeks post baby to keep an eye on my incision. Her OB/gyn will have lots of information for her, including when she can resume normal activities.
If she has concerns that she needs to take more time off from work than previous thought, her OB/gyn could provide documentation for her employer and insurance carriers.
2007-01-29 14:46:20 · answer #3 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recovered from mine in about 2 full weeks. I wouldn't suggest going back to work sooner than 6-8 weeks.
2007-01-29 14:19:52 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy of 2 Boys 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋