text: I need help... My boss wants me to stop working at 30 weeks - BabyCenter
  I need help... My boss wants me to stop working at 30 weeks
  Jwilliams161 Posted 02/10/2013
  Okay so I decided to ask my boss how much time I'm allowed to take off that way I could decided what I wanted to do
  I work retail and none of my leave is paid so its up to him how long I'm allowed to take (we have a pretty good relationship so I can take as long as I need he said) but he's scared to have me at work with just one other person after 30weeks and says that " most women" leave work at 30weeks...
  So I just want to know when you left work or plan on leaving work ?
  Jwilliams161 · Original Poster Posted 02/10/2013
  Also I've had no complications so far and the drs are not worried about my working at this point
  larissa9291988 Posted 02/10/2013
  I left work at 35 weeks due to Pregnancy induced hypertension, but he is completely wrong. "Most" women work as long as possible so they can have more time home with the baby after giving birth. I plan to work up to May 31st (due June 5th) if possible this time.
  BabyMama 8/2011 Posted 02/10/2013
  I worked until 39 weeks 5 days. I left a little early on Friday due to back cramps and had ds on Sunday. 30 weeks is a little too conservative in my opinion. If he said 38 weeks, that would be more reasonable.
  Most woman do NOT leave work at 30 weeks. Ha ha, that makes me laugh. That is still 10+ weeks until birth day. I was going to work up until I couldn't anymore with DS and did just that. I was diagnosed with preeclampsia at 36 weeks and ordered on bedrest but ended up being induced a few days later. My maternity leave started then and I returned to work 8 weeks later.
  kcmomo Posted 02/10/2013
  With both of my girls I went early about 24 weeks because of my job, I was an EMT and could no longer lift the stretcher. In NJ you are eligble for temp disability and I collected from 24 wks till 6 weeks after birth.
  Sounds like he is more comfortable at 30 wks..if he continues to give you a problem I would ask your Dr for a note!
  I tried to tell him he was wrong so this is my proof lol
  I told my assistant manager I'd agree to 36 the earliest and SHE said we should be able to get at least that...
  I was planing on taking 8-12 weeks off after LO is born before I go back to work
  Rachel1027EE Posted 02/10/2013
  Last time I worked until 39 weeks and 4 days. Plan on doing the same this time too. I'm a teacher and our last day of school is may 24th and I'm due June 2nd! Talk about good timing!!
  mlattin Posted 02/10/2013
  Um I worked right up to the day I gave birth. I went to work at 8 as usual And had a doc appointment at 10. Doc decided to that since my bp was getting high and I was dilated to 4 he would get things going. Had LO 4 hours later.
  Dr note is a great idea Maybe even to put him at ease that the dr says I'm fine lol
  Oh and I should add I work with criminals and there are only 2 employees in my department. Me and my boss.