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Do what’s best for you ! You just have to listen to your body and instincts to what is right.

With my first I went of work at 35 weeks with 2 weeks holiday and officially started maternity at 37 weeks which was a good job really because the appointments got very very frequent and I had him at 38 weeks.
This pregnancy I was forced out of work on the sick at 15 weeks .. now 34 weeks and glad I didn’t push myself because this pregnancy has really taken a toll on me.

Call GP and go off sick? You should also mention this to your midwife team, so they can support?

I am 35 weeks and I'm finishing up next Friday at 36+2

Im 32 weeks will be 33 on Sunday and ive been off of sick the last 2 weeks. I plan on using my holidays in June to go off gradually. Working 3 days a week. Then 2 days. Then off. Because I just can't sit at a desk for 7.5 hours a day anymore. I am trying to get shorter shifts at work but see what they say as that isn't hopeful

If you go off sick they can force your mat leave to start early which is what I don’t want

They can't force you. Im pretty sure that isn't aloud! Unless its health and safety concerns..... but i think every company is different

I my role I work closely with HR and I’m sure that if you are over 28 weeks and off they can start your Mat leave early

I just looked up my policy. Mine is 4 weeks before EWC of baby then they can automatically start your maternity.
I wouldnt know what to recommended now xx

I’m 34 weeks today and I’m closing my childminding business at 36 weeks - I’m so excited to be done because I feel the same as you, my patience is so thin at the moment and I’m in a lot of discomfort.