Earlier leave

[rachellk2609]

Hi mums
I am 29 weeks pregnant and I have a really active job I am really struggling in work
I have the worst pains and have been in and out of a+e but my mat leave isn't for just under 2 months away is there anything I can do?

Go on sick leave?

You can start ml early from 29 weeks or go off sick but your ml would start from 36 weeks if it is pg related. Have any adjustments been made at work for your pg?

I would rather not take mat leave early as would obviously like more time with my baby
I was thinking a sick line but wasn't to sure how I would go about it

Can mw arrange one for you or a phone gp appointment. Either a note saying you are too unwell or that you can work with adjustments in place like reduced hours or restricted duties.

If you go on sick leave your work can force you onto mat leave early.

maternityaction.org.uk/advice/sickness-during-pregnancy-and-maternity-leave/

You can ask your employer to make adjustments too, it’s only for a few weeks. Reduced hours is a good call too. Deffo speak to your GP.

Sick leave till 36weeks then mat leave