Feeling guilty about being off work sick - 31 weeks pregnant

[Janemalle68]

Hi all,

im currently 31 weeks pregnant and very much struggling with feeling very run down, tired as I’m not sleeping, and just generally unwell. As I have a physical job I have had a few sick days recently which has meant I haven’t been paid for the days I haven’t worked. Being so close to my maternity leave and DC arriving, I feel so guilty for taking days off as my maternity pay is already so little. Did anyone else feel the same when pregnant?

If you’re feeling shit fair enough. If you’re struggling, the rules are there regarding mat leave

Are you employed or self employed? If your employed you should be able to take sick leave and still get paid as when you’re pregnant any sickness related to being pregnant is not the same as sickness you’ve taken when not pregnant. Really feel for you. I’m only 19 weeks and finding work really hard already. Try not to feel guilty, I read somewhere that pregnancy takes the same amount of energy as it does to run a marathon. It’s really bloody hard.