I need to decide on when I’m going to start my maternity leave but I’m unsure of when to go. Do people normally take more time off before baby’s due? I’m due on the 19th September!?! 🍼🍼
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I was due March 18 and my last day of work was Feb 28. 💗 I loved having a few weeks to get myself together & rest up

Highly recommend taking at least 2-3 weeks off before!! I worked until I delivered... and it wasnt worth it.

36weeks

I took a week off before my due date, she came 2 weeks later. I did start to get bored but it was worth it getting away from work.

I don't get maternity pay cuz I only work 2 days, 11 hours a week taking break away

I am due on 6th September, have agreed last day of August at work, unless I decide I need to stop earlier. I can always work from home with my job so it really depends on your situation.

I’d planned to start my mat leave at 38 weeks with my first but he came at 37 weeks 😂. This is my second and as lots of my work is based around school terms , I’ll have a good month off work before the baby comes. Won’t be quite as luxurious with a toddler to run after !

I worked until 38 weeks and intend to do this same this time round so I have more time off after xx

I saved annual leave so I had a month off before baby came and it was bliss ✨