2007-12-04 07:07:06 · 14 answers · asked by bouncynoodle 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It depends on your company's maternity leave policy. Where I work, we have short term disabilty that can be used postpartum. In my case the std paid for leave beginning three weeks prior the due date and extending six weeks after the birth. Since you couldn't tack the three pre-baby weeks on to the end (basically use it or loose it), I took that time off. I'd look into your company's policies. That being said, take at least one or two days off to have a last no-baby fling. Go see a movie and have a romantic dinner. Sleep in and stay up late. It'll be a while before you can do it again!
2007-12-04 07:16:25 · answer #1 · answered by depsiua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My due date is this Monday, Dec. 10th, and I'm answering this question while at work. However, I work at a desk in a relatively low-stress job and can take breaks and put my feet up often. I'm finishing out the week, unless I go into labor. Then at my appointment on Monday they plan to schedule an induction, so really I'll only be at home a couple of days before giving birth. So, my recommendation is to take 2-3 days off work before your c-section so you can rest & relax at home and make final preparation. Otherwise, might as well make money while you can! Good luck!
2007-12-04 07:27:27 · answer #2 · answered by Amsiar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start maternity soon as you are able (financially speaking). You need time to relax and prepare both mentally and physically. Additionally, you want to take it easy so that you don't do anything that would make labor start. If there is a medical reason that you are having the c-section, then you don't want to go into labor for sure.
2007-12-04 07:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by Chynah D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't go on maternity leave until the day I had my baby. You could also do it the day before. So you can relax and make sure you have everything ready. Good Luck!
2007-12-04 07:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am personally planning on go right up until I have my baby, but if you have a planned c Section on the 4th I would say maybe just start on December 30th. That gives you time to rest and relax for preparation for when you wont get any. : )
good luck and congrats!
2007-12-04 07:13:56 · answer #5 · answered by Kali's Mom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FMLA isn't paid depart, the paid depart is as much as your business enterprise. Most of the time the business enterprise won't authorize pay continuance with no medical professionals word, irrespective of your FMLA popularity. If the pay does not subject and it is just the coverage why now not simply take FMLA 12 weeks from the begin of your new coverage. Keep in brain that you simply nonetheless ought to pay your coverage top rate whilst on FMLA additionally.
2016-09-05 20:59:38 · answer #6 · answered by pax 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't stop working until the day I had my baby. I remember being so anxious all day at work because I knew when I got home it would be my last night as a pregnant woman. Then at dawn I went to the hospital and about 4 hours later my baby was born.
2007-12-04 07:15:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take off the day before to make sure everything is prepared for when you come home from the hospital. You don't want to take off too much time ahead of time so you take more time after the c-section to recover (assuming you are going back to work).
2007-12-04 07:12:14 · answer #8 · answered by Shar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the week before, or better yet, take off after Christmas so you can really enjoy the holidays and make sure everything is ready for your new arrival.
2007-12-04 07:11:00 · answer #9 · answered by Precious 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i worked until the day i gave birth but i wish i would have had a few days or weeks off so i could rest before hand
2007-12-04 07:16:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋