maternity leave

[duve]

34 weeks the doctor said I had to stop working amonth bbefore my due date which is May 3 does the doctor usually do that.

[BaneSprout1]

That kind of time on your feet plus the commute probably have a lot to do with the doctor's decision.

[JenKehler]

You should confirm your doctor's reason for pulling you out of work.  If it is medically necessary, then it may not be counted as maternity leave.
For example, if my dr instructs me to stop teaching and go on bed rest because it is MEDICALLY necessary, and if that leave lasts over five days, then it is considered short-term disability. Short-term disability will NOT count against my maternity leave - they are completely seperate.
Good luck!

[duve]

I work at Wal-Mart and I stay on my feet 8 to 9 hours a day and I travel 2 hours to work and don't have a car two times before went into labor at work so I guess that's the reason and the doctor said he was gonna take me out a month before my due date

[BaneSprout1]

I would ask why. Does it have to do with the kind of work you do? I told my MD I would like to work right up to my due date. He has no problem with that. I have an office job.

[tamsycooke]

That's strange unless it's a risky pregnancy or the job requires a lot of strenuous activity. I'm due in a week and still working. My doctor even said it's good to remain active. I am a elementary teacher therefore I'm on my feet all day.

[mamichalke]

There must be some medical reason for it. But yes that does usually mean you get 1 less month at home with baby after it is born.

[earthmothernh]

I have not heard of a doctor recommending a woman begin her maternity leave early unless her job was particularly strenuous and she was having a difficult time, or there were other reasons regarding baby or mothers safety. I would prefer to have more time once baby arrives than take anytime I didn't feel was necessary before hand.