I'm 25 weeks pregnant and have been diagnosed with SPD. I am really struggling to work and have already taken a week off sick (over the past few weeks). I am trying really hard to manage as the sick pay where I work is terrible and I can't afford to lose pay through sickness aswell as being on mat leave.
I am taking mat leave from 32 weeks so I have 7 weeks left to go. I have a desk job that means sitting down all day. I work for a large plc and Occupational Health have been really helpful and have tried to make adjustments (taking regular breaks/ having a pilates ball at my desk) but it is not helping.
If I get a fit to work note saying 2 days/ week (which I could manage) I know my employer would not support it and treat it as a sick note (which I know they are entitled to do). Even if they did support it, would I lose pay anyway for working reduced hours?
Do I have to bite the bullet and get signed off sick? Or should I call in sick when I need to (I would prefer not to do this but it seems unnecessary to be signed off completely when I could manage a day or 2).
Long post, sorry. Any advice welcome!!