Maternity leave?

[Louise87]

Hi everyone, I'm only 21 weeks 2dy so little way to go but was wondering when is normal to take maternity leave I want to leave it as late as possible so I have more time the other end before I have to go back to work so I can spend as long with my baby as possible what does everyone think? Whens the best time to go?

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Hi

Dependant on the type of work you do & how you feel in general is something to always keep in mind. Im not working now but when i was pregnant with my 1st son in 2008 i was working in a busy environment which involved being on my feet alot of the time, so i think just over 31wks of pregnancy was enough for me.

But also remember your employer asks for your decision in writing at least 6wks (or something simular) before you decide to go on your maternity leave.

xx

[ritz21]

I might have my panel progression a week before my EDD - hope I wont be grilled too much or I wont faint or deliver the baby right there (if that happens I would call the baby Ph.D)

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Wow, fair play to you for working up until a week before your EDD. That alone deserves a praise.

yeah hopefully not i could only imagine some of the guys on the panel's face haha!

xx