Work!!!

[EmmaLR]

Hello ladies! When would you say you gave up work when pregnant?

Im trying to figure out how much time i can work for comfortably this is due to losing my job 2 days ago and i would like to know what i can apply for!

Your advise would be helpful!

 

[marchmama]

i gave up work at 33 weeks as i worked in retail on my feet all day at the time i thought it was a bit early but im glad i left when i did.

dont think i could have coped much more.

if i was to have worked behind a desk all day probably would have left today as i am 36 weeks.

but it all depends how your pregnancy is going you can leave 11 weeks before your due date.

 

[Minime]

You might be entitled to maternity allowance depending on how much you've worked. Look at http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Bfsl1/Benef ... G_10018869


You can claim from 11 weeks before EDD.

As for work, its very individual and will depend on your pregnancy and how you feel. I worked till 35+2 because I was agency and my replacement had arrived. I was ready to go then. Fiona is still working at 38+2, some leave earlier some later so see how it goes

 

[Emmylou]

Unfortunately I don't technically leave work, I'm simply going to be taking a few weeks off (like being away on holiday) from when I give birth, then work from home.....the joys of having your own business!

I work on a computer all day, and I can luckily work from home which helps. I work in the office 3 days a week at the moment, and one day from home. I find this suits as I don't get overtired.

I would say depending on what you are doing, maybe try to get a job 4 days a week in an office, I would hate to be working in a job on my feet all day as I am on the tired train again

At least in an office job working to 36 weeks is more feasable (sp).

Good Luck with the job hunting - sorry to hear you lost your job babe

 

[Charlotte & Emily]

i left when i was about 34 weeks, that is because my job demanded me to stand up all day and lift heavy materials and i have had quite a bad pregnancy and been in hospital alot.
some people work right up until they have their baby and are quite happy

 

[Fiona]

I am still working although trying to cut the hours down... but in saying this I have already done 46 hours this week... and most of them have been spent on my feet - but I am a florist and it is valentines week.

saw a consultant this week for a growth scan and he said that as long as I fetl fit and healthy and wasn't overdoing it I could carry on BUT did say that I should keep in mind that I needed to conserve my energy for the birth and that if I was too tired when I went in labour it might end up in a c.section...........

something I had not thought but now thinking that I ought to put my feet up for the next couple of weeks.

Have to say thought that although I have felt tired at times, and the last couple of weeks have had swollen ankles by the end of the day ... I have felt really well right through the pregancy...

I guess everyone is different - you will know as time goes on how you are feeling and when enough is enough

 

[Kat@girlracer]

I work in credit control so i'm sat at a desk all day & i'm planning to work 8 days until i'm due!! If she comes early then obviously that plan goes to pot!