how many weeks pregnant is the average woman in the U.S. when she starts her maternity leave?

Answer 1

I don't see why anyone would take it any earlier than the day they go into labor (unless of course there are medical complications or they are working really labor intensive jobs).

I would think that most moms would want to spend as much time with their baby as possible.

Also if you take time earlier it makes the time pass even slower than it already does!!

Just wait!! I promise... it's better that way!

Answer 2

At my former place of employment (many pregnant women) most didn't leave until labor started to maximize their time with their babies. The few that left earlier, it was generally the same week they gave birth--just didn't feel well or were having Braxton-hicks contractions. Only the gal who had twins and the one with asthma left 2 weeks before due dates. Gals who left due to needing bed rest generally qualified for disability up until baby was born and then it switched to maternity coverage.

Women who do not get paid leave generally don't leave until they are virtually in labor such as waitresses and factory workers.

Depending on your region and employer, most maternity leave doesn't even begin until the baby is born. You either work, take sick days or take unpaid leave.

Answer 3

I've worked with four different people who have gone on maternity leave, one left two weeks before the due date, two of them waited until the day of the birth and just called in, one had the baby took three days of sick time and then came back right after. It all depends on what you feel like, and how your doctor thinks your doing.

For the first one I would think you'll want to take more time before the birth and after, also if there's any problems at all with the baby or yourself then you'll need more time. I assume once someone has a bunch of them they get so used to it that they don't take much time at all.

Answer 4

greater money isn't the main necessary ingredient interior the international. You resting and feeling nicely is. attempt and get signed off for yet another 2 weeks by utilising your customary practitioner or take your leave early. in case you've got the money for to take the leave early you're able to a hundred% do it. Labour could desire to be 2 weeks away for you and despite if it is you like all your capability. hear on your guy or woman physique and dont enable paintings get interior the way.

Answer 5

I started my maternity leave two weeks before my due date. That 's usually the time when they put the pregnant ladies on the easy, boring jobs. At least at my company. I figured, eh, why stand around doing boring stuff when I could be relaxing at home.

Answer 6

Anywhere from 32-37 weeks. I have known some women to work straight thru there pregnancys. I have known of one to take maternity leave 1- mo before to prepare. I have known some to take leave two weeks before. It depends where you want your six weeks off to be.

Answer 7

I worked up until the day I went into labor with my first one. I'm 19 weeks pregnant now and planning/hoping to do the same this time around.

Answer 8

I would say 38 wks. But I worked until I went into labor, I even worked the day I went into labor, & didn't start my leave until the next day - more time spent with the baby.

Answer 9

I don't know what the average is but I left at 30 weeks, when I was uncomfortable and my employer was no longer accomidating my special needs (like to sit)...

Answer 10

38 weeks